Telecoms

Time to switch up a gear for the Great Copper Switch Off

Time to switch up a gear for the Great Copper Switch Off

By now, most of you will have heard about the Great Copper Switch Off, the UK’s biggest shake-up of telecoms in over 150 years. The end is near for the old copper broadband and telephone line network as it prepares to bow out to its full fibre successor. So, where is...

Telecoms Industry Poised for Central Role in Growing Economy

Telecoms Industry Poised for Central Role in Growing Economy

The boss of BT’s business unit made some interesting comments recently when talking about the firm building out its fibre broadband and 5G strategy. Speaking in City AM, Bas Burger said he feels “personally responsible” for the success of the UK economy and that the...

The 2025 ISDN switch off – what businesses need to know

The 2025 ISDN switch off – what businesses need to know

ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) is a telephone network system that allows voice and data to be delivered simultaneously over a digital line. Released in 1986, ISDN became the go to for many businesses as it allowed for the incorporation of basic video...

b4b Group announces multinational IT and telecoms deal

b4b Group announces multinational IT and telecoms deal

Leading IT and telecommunications provider b4b Group has announced a major multinational deal with global regulatory affairs consultancy, G&L Scientific. The agreement will see b4b Group supply IT solutions to seven of G&L’s international offices, located in...

What is the Difference between VoIP and IP Telephony

There is no real difference between VoIP and IP telephony. The majority of IT professionals use these terms to refer to the same type of service. There is however a subtle difference according to many Telecommunication experts in the industry. We will explain each of...

Can You Keep Your Existing Phone Number When Moving to the Cloud

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You can keep your existing phone number when moving to the Cloud. Below we have provided a simple guide to ensure that you complete the number transfer successfully. We get asked by many business customers in Northern Ireland if they...