What is PSTN?
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is the traditional analog telephone system that has been in use for decades. It comprises copper wires and circuit-switched technology to transmit voice calls.
Why is PSTN Being Phased Out?
The move away from PSTN is primarily driven by the need for more efficient and advanced telecommunications technologies. PSTN is considered outdated and less adaptable to modern communication needs, such as high-speed data transmission and multimedia services.
The Transition to IP-Based Voice Services
The replacement for PSTN is IP-based voice services, often referred to as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or Unified Communications (UC). These services transmit voice and data over the internet using digital packets.
The PSTN Switch-Off
Many countries, including the UK, have announced plans to phase out PSTN services. In the UK, Openreach, a subsidiary of BT Group, plans to switch off PSTN services by 2025. This means that traditional landline services relying on copper wires will no longer be available.
Partnering with Alba Telecommunications
Alba Telecommunications, specialise in helping businesses navigate the PSTN switch-off and transition to modern voice solutions. We can offer guidance, support, and tailored solutions to ensure a smooth transition.
Alba Telecommunications, is committed to helping local businesses make the right choices in this transition, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest developments and support your clients in their migration to digital voice services.
Our Vendors
Sangoma is a leading global Communications as a Service (CaaS) provider empowering businesses of all sizes to connect to the people and processes that matter. Sangoma are a rapidly growing, profitable, customer-centric company with an installed base of over 2.5 million UC seats. Sangoma has been recognised as a trusted leader in the communications industry and offers a stable, global presence and diverse portfolio of solutions, services, and support.
AVC one is a managed service provider, a proven and trusted expert in deploying technology solutions to the business partner community. Led by a team that at the forefront of Unified Communications for the last two decades, the AVC One team has a wealth of experience in the evolving IT and telecoms sector. The business understands how integral and valuable a client-focused, service-focused and employee-focused attitude is when being distinguished in a competitive marketplace. AVC One provide leading-edge solutions that support a new and agile approach to teamwork, collaboration and workflow management that allows people to work effectively and securely from anywhere.
RingCentral is a cloud-based communications and collaboration platform that offers a wide range of services to businesses. It’s a popular choice for organisations looking to modernise their communication infrastructure and improve collaboration. RingCentral provides a unified communications solution, combining voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools into a single platform. This allows employees to communicate and collaborate seamlessly from anywhere using various devices.