The Big Telephone Switch-Off — is your school ready to go digital?

The UK’s telephone network is going digital…is your school ready for the change? 

As part of the continuing effort to replace old, unreliable copper telephone cables with newer fibre ones that provide faster and more reliable connection, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is scheduled to be fully decommissioned by December 2025 — with a gradual phase-out beginning in 2024. 

To avoid any interruptions to your service, it’s crucial to transition to VoIP technology as soon as possible. With fewer people now using the old copper network, it’s anticipated the associated costs will increase for those remaining. Switching to a VoIP solution such as 3CX is a cost-effective solution that will eliminate line rental costs and significantly lower call expenses. 

Switching your school to VoIP

With the gradual phase-out starting this year, schools are urged to be proactive and start reviewing their options. The first step is to find out when the PSTN is due to be decommissioned in your area. 

While this marks a significant overhaul in the communication technology of your school, working with a specialist provider such as Computeam — who exclusively supplies the education sector — ensures you are in safe hands.

Computeam have years of experience and a deep understanding of how your school’s communications network – and, importantly, budgets — need to work in the real world.

Advantages and Benefits

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