PSTN and ISDN are leaving a legacy behind
For decades, PSTN served as the copper-piped backbone of UK communications. It may have been primarily known for voice, but it also played a role in the mass adoption of digital services (along with the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), which will be shut off in 2025 as well.).
But we’ve now reached the point of needing to hang up the old copper lines.
Future-bound and future-proof connectivity
This switch-off will enable businesses to move towards a digital solution that offers greater flexibility than the previous connectivity options.
Here’s the catch: any business that hasn’t gone through the switchover by the deadline date will lose all ways of communicating with customers, and time is starting to run out for many organisations.
Prepare for the Great British Switch-Off with 8x8
This will be a huge technical challenge for the country, which is why 8x8 is taking the lead in ensuring UK businesses and organisations are ready for what’s coming.
8x8 is already part of the Fit to Switch campaign group as National Champions and members of the influential Comms Council UK. Our aim is to ensure that British businesses—and the British economy—have no downtime come December 2025.
Don’t be caught out with copper wiring
Look at your digital transformation and customer engagement plans today. 8x8 has a dedicated team ready and able to help you plan for the switch. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
Are you a channel company or service provider?
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Learn more about analogue phone lines in the UK
The history and guide to PSTN in the UK
Avoid PSTN downtime with this 9-step plan
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