The PSTN Switch-Off: Time for Your Small Business to Find a Smart Solution

The writing’s on the wall – by 2027, the UK will no longer have access to traditional PSTN and ISDN connectivity. In layman’s terms, that means homes and businesses will need to move towards digital-based communication – i.e., through VoIP.

Traditional connectivity has served small businesses amazingly well over the decades. However, with BT switching us all off from PSTN in just under two years, now really is the time to start making the leap across.

That’s going to take a lot of planning – but not necessarily the expense or the headaches you might expect. Let’s take a quick look at how you can start getting your business prepared for the big switch, and how VoIPer can help you.

The big picture for small businesses

Traditional landlines will, by 2027, become a thing of the past. That means small business owners need to start considering setting up their offices and premises for VoIP. That’s also going to mean navigating a switch to SoGEA, installing routers, and configuring a whole new range of equipment.

This kind of migration might seem easy on the outside, but if you were to leave it to the last minute (i.e., December 2026), imagine the impact such a move could have on your bottom line. Disruption could leave your customers without any access to services and support, meaning you’re losing money by the minute.

What’s more, tackling the move from PSTN on your own isn’t going to be an easy feat. It’s wise to reach out to experts who can help you navigate some of the more complex steps in your VoIP transition, and who can ensure you’re back up and running as soon as possible.

There are tons of great benefits to moving to VoIP sooner rather than later – and here at VoIPer, we want you to experience them as soon as physically possible!

The VoIPer difference

VoIPer offers a competitive, scalable VoIP migration and managed infrastructure solution that’s designed and priced with smaller businesses in mind. Specifically, we offer products and services to not only help you transition from PSTN to VoIP smoothly, but also to get you up and running with IP-based calling’s best features.

For example, by moving your small business to VoIP through a VoIPer package and plan, you can expect:

• Your existing number, ready to go
  Just because you’re moving to VoIP doesn’t mean you have to wipe your current number out of the directory. We’ll help you retain the number that your customers know they can call you on, meaning there’s minimal business disruption.
• Simple setup
  Our team knows how to get the best out of VoIP without the need for seemingly endless hardware and cabling. Get started with us, and we’ll launch your new comms strategy without the headaches and hassle you might be expecting.
• Protection against power cuts
  Worried about power outages bringing down your communications? Rest easy – VoIPer services are mobile-first, meaning there’s always a backup plan just in case you lose power. That means – again – you can keep serving your customers with minimal downtime.
• Reduced short- and long-term costs
  Moving to VoIPer makes sense from a cost perspective – we price our packages fairly and make sure you don’t have to pay out unnecessarily for exorbitant equipment and cabling.

Let’s power up your communications

VoIPer does more than just move businesses from PSTN to VoIP. We also provide a range of advanced features and call management options to enhance the way you communicate with and support your customers.

For example, sign up today, and you can expect:

• Call recording and AI transcription
  Protect the interests of your business and your customers with clear documentation of who said what and when. You will never have to make vague decisions about complaints again—it’s all there in hard print.
• Call routing and auto-attendant
  Let your callers find their way to the departments they want to speak to without spending hours hanging on the line. Professional call handling and routing features help to keep your queues moving and your service levels optimal.
• Spam and fraud prevention
  We make it easier than ever for you to block and bar calls from nuisance numbers, so you can keep the lines free for people who genuinely need your help.

This is all just the tip of the iceberg, too. We have plenty more features where they came from, so make sure to reach out to our team to learn more!

Why choose VoIPer?

We’re pretty proud of the services we offer to small business owners that are navigating the switch from PSTN. However, here are a few final points to chew over if you’re shopping around and considering signing up with us:

• We’re designed for small businesses.
  We know you don’t have the time or energy to handle stacks of IT headaches – so, we tailor our VoIP switchover and management services around your setup and expectations.
• We’re cheaper, more flexible, and more feature-rich than what you’re used to.
  Honestly, BT PSTN is pretty limited – and expensive. The switchover could be the best thing to happen to your business in 2027 (though hopefully not!). With VoIPer, you’ll pay less in monthly costs and you can scale up and down whenever you need to.
• You’ll be ready to go in minutes.
  Seriously – with VoIPer’s help, you’ll be up and running on a superfast new comms solution inside one business day – there’s no hanging around.

The bottom line

PSTN is going away sooner than you think. Thankfully, with the right team, you won’t have to worry about any technical headaches, costly setup and maintenance, or losing crucial business hours.

That’s why it makes sense to make the leap to VoIPer now – get ahead of the switchoff, and start saving time, money, and hassle with a superfast, remote-friendly, and completely managed VoIP service within minutes. Call our team now for a quote.