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PSTN Switch Off 2027: What UK Businesses and Homeowners Must Do Now
The UK telephone network is changing permanently. By 31 January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be switched off. Traditional copper landlines will stop working. The dial tone many businesses and households rely on today will disappear. The deadline was moved from 2025 to 2027 to allow more time for migration. It was… read more
Scam Alert: Fake SumUp Security Update Emails Circulating Among UK Businesses
Scammers are continuing to target UK businesses with increasingly realistic phishing emails, and one of the latest examples involves messages impersonating SumUp, a popular payment provider used by many small businesses. These emails claim to be an Important Security Update and encourage recipients to click a link to verify or secure their account. At first… read more
How to get a UK phone number for your business
If you’re starting a business or want to look more established, one of the first things you’ll need is a UK phone number. The good news is you don’t need a physical office, special hardware, or a long contract to get one. Today, most businesses choose a virtual UK phone number. It gives you a… read more
Why It’s Smart to Shop Around for VoIP – And What HiHi Can Teach Us
Thinking about getting a new business phone system? Take a moment before you sign anything. A recent BBC story showed how some UK businesses got stuck in expensive phone deals. One small business was charged £54,000 over 10 years, for just five phones! The Problem With Long Contracts Some phone companies offer “free” phones or… read more
Is VoIP Worth It For A Small Business? Your Comprehensive Guide
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a modern way to make phone calls using the internet instead of traditional copper wires. In everyday terms, it means you can make and receive calls on your computer, smartphone, or dedicated VoIP handset—often at a fraction of the cost of conventional phone systems. For many small businesses,… read more
Skype Shutdown in May 2025 – What should you do?
Skype is shutting down on May 5th, 2025 – Here’s what you need to do next Microsoft has officially confirmed that Skype will be shutting down on May 5th, 2025. After more than two decades of connecting people and businesses worldwide, Microsoft has decided to retire Skype in favour of Microsoft Teams, its more modern… read more
Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Personal Number for Business Calls
For a start-up business, using your personal contact number may seem like a great idea. Start-ups are known for not having a lot of capital, so it can sound like a good way to save costs. Let’s face it, it’s economically effective, and missed calls wouldn’t be a worry because all your calls are coming… read more
The Benefits of VoIP Call Recording for SME’s
Without realising, people have been communicating over VoIP for a long time. VoIP has been essential for us to communicate for years, especially during the pandemic. We have all used tools such as Zoom, which is a type of VoIP phone system. This type of communication is vital for running a business i.e., coordinating tasks,… read more
Are 0800 Numbers Free to Call? Everything You Need to Know
Are you curious about the cost of calling 0800 numbers? Our comprehensive guide will answer all your questions and help you understand the benefits and cost structures associated with 0800 numbers. What Are Free-to-Call Numbers? 0800 numbers are part of a group of “freephone” numbers that are non-geographic, toll-free, and used mainly by businesses and… read more
Different types of virtual telephone number & how to choose a virtual telephone number to suit your business
If you’re considering taking a virtual phone number you probably already have some idea of what you need. You may even have an idea of why you need one. But are you aware of all of the different types of virtual numbers there are? For a full overview of virtual telephone numbers and why you… read more