{"id":3903,"date":"2023-09-19T10:26:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T10:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3903"},"modified":"2024-02-07T15:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:51:23","slug":"are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Are landline phones being phased out in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 03:51 pm<\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Update:<\/strong> - We're hearing more and more from our contacts in the industry that the date of the switch is being pushed back to <strong>2026<\/strong>. \n\nWe will of course ammend our blog as appropriate if an official announcement is made, but for now these are rumours only.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, from <strong>2025 <\/strong>the technology that currently powers landline phones is planned to be switched off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2bcd3d39a2a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #595859;color:#595859\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #595859;color:#595859\" 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href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#What_will_I_need_to_do\" title=\"What will I need to do?&nbsp;\">What will I need to do?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#What_is_VoIP_Voice_Over_Internet_Protocol\" title=\"What is VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)?&nbsp;\">What is VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Will_I_keep_my_old_number\" title=\"Will I keep my old number?&nbsp;\">Will I keep my old number?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Will_I_need_to_buy_a_new_telephone\" title=\"Will I need to buy a new telephone?&nbsp;\">Will I need to buy a new telephone?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Will_my_new_phone_contract_be_more_expensive\" title=\"Will my new phone contract be more expensive?&nbsp;\">Will my new phone contract be more expensive?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Will_I_need_an_internet_connection_to_make_phone_calls\" title=\"Will I need an internet connection to make phone calls?&nbsp;\">Will I need an internet connection to make phone calls?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#What_if_I_dont_have_a_broadband_connection\" title=\"What if I don\u2019t have a broadband connection?&nbsp;\">What if I don\u2019t have a broadband connection?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#What_if_my_Landline_and_Broadband_providers_are_different_companies\" title=\"What if my Landline and Broadband providers are different companies?&nbsp;\">What if my Landline and Broadband providers are different companies?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#What_about_my_Fax_Machine_Alarm_or_Emergency_Call_Pendant\" title=\"What about my Fax Machine, Alarm, or Emergency Call Pendant?&nbsp;\">What about my Fax Machine, Alarm, or Emergency Call Pendant?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#What_about_power_cuts\" title=\"What about power cuts?&nbsp;\">What about power cuts?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Backups_and_alternatives\" title=\"Backups and alternatives&nbsp;\">Backups and alternatives&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Are_ISDN_lines_being_discontinued\" title=\"Are ISDN lines being discontinued?&nbsp;\">Are ISDN lines being discontinued?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Will_VoIP_Calls_affect_my_broadband_speed\" title=\"Will VoIP Calls affect my broadband speed?&nbsp;\">Will VoIP Calls affect my broadband speed?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Can_I_have_two_Broadband_connections_one_for_calls_and_one_for_data\" title=\"Can I have two Broadband connections, one for calls and one for data?&nbsp;\">Can I have two Broadband connections, one for calls and one for data?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Where_can_I_contact_my_provider_for_more_information\" title=\"Where can I contact my provider for more information?&nbsp;\">Where can I contact my provider for more information?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/are-landline-phones-being-phased-out-in-2025\/#Further_reading\" title=\"Further reading\">Further reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_big_switch_off\"><\/span>The big switch off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/telecoms-jargon-buster\/#What_is_a_PSTN_Public_Switched_Telephone_Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PSTN \u2013 Public Switched Telephone Network<\/a> is what current landlines run on. Those old copper wires have served us well, but they are being rapidly phased out in favour of newer technologies such as fibre optics. Phone companies have been working hard to build the infrastructure to facilitate the new standards so that everything will be ready in time to replace the old PSTN technology&nbsp;with VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)&nbsp;in 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>From 2023 any <em>new <\/em>line installations for landlines will be installed as broadband VoIP phone lines.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The changes for users should be minimal as most of the work is being done on the network side, however there are several things for home and business users to be aware of.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-will-i-need-to-do-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_I_need_to_do\"><\/span><strong>What will I need to do?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your provider will automatically switch your telephone to a <strong>VoIP <\/strong>connection when the exact switchover date is announced. It is possible you may need an adapter to plug your existing landline telephone into your broadband router, but this along with any other equipment you may need should be supplied by your phone company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t have broadband currently, your provider should still make the switch for you to a basic broadband \u201cline only\u201d connection, if that\u2019s what you require.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_VoIP_Voice_Over_Internet_Protocol\"><\/span><strong>What is VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/telecoms-jargon-buster\/#What_Does_VoIP_Mean_Voice_Over_Internet_Protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol<\/a>. This means that rather than going through an old, switched telephone network, your voice traffic will now be routed via your broadband internet, which allows for much greater clarity and security than with the old network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_keep_my_old_number\"><\/span><strong>Will I keep my old number?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there should be no change in your landline telephone number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_need_to_buy_a_new_telephone\"><\/span><strong>Will I need to buy a new telephone?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BT-Advanced.jpg\" alt=\"A BT Cordless DECT Phone in black. \nSingle handset in it's charging pod \/ base unit.\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" style=\"width:325px;height:379px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BT-Advanced.jpg 650w, https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BT-Advanced-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to use your current landline telephone \u2013 the only difference will be that you will need to connect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/telephones\/\">telephone<\/a> to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/it-security-networking\/broadband-modems-routers\/\">broadband router<\/a> using an adapter, or via a new wall socket.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/phones-telecoms-and-internet\/advice-for-consumers\/future-of-landline-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ofcom<\/a>, your provider should supply any new equipment to make your landline work; for example a new router, or adapters to plug in existing landline telephones to your existing router.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>You will still be able to have a \u201clandline\u201d telephone in your house, but rather than it being connected to the old PSTN network going forwards, it will now be plugged into your Broadband connection \u2013 directly into your router, via wi-fi or directly into a new wall socket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-pmc-telecom wp-block-embed-pmc-telecom\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"2d47UIzDFu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/top-10-best-cordless-dect-phones\/\">Top 10 Best Cordless Phones For 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Top 10 Best Cordless Phones For 2024&#8221; &#8212; PMC Telecom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/top-10-best-cordless-dect-phones\/embed\/#?secret=gaRGVIyLtr#?secret=2d47UIzDFu\" data-secret=\"2d47UIzDFu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_new_phone_contract_be_more_expensive\"><\/span><strong>Will my new phone contract be more expensive?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t be \u2013 there should be no real change in the price of your landline phone contract. This is not something we can guarantee of course, as it is up to each individual provider, but the transition should be seamless for the end user in terms of your landline contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_need_an_internet_connection_to_make_phone_calls\"><\/span><strong>Will I need an internet connection to make phone calls?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Once the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) network is switched off in 2025 you will no longer be able to make phone calls via landline with no internet connection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_dont_have_a_broadband_connection\"><\/span><strong>What if I don\u2019t have a broadband connection?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to telecoms regulator Ofcom, you will be given the choice to buy a simple &#8220;line only&#8221; broadband connection, which will effectively replace your current landline if you do not need to use high-speed internet services. This should not cost any more than your standard line rental as it stands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lady-talking-on-home-telephone-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Lady sitting on a comfortable sofa, chatting on a basic home telephone with old piano in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-3973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lady-talking-on-home-telephone-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lady-talking-on-home-telephone-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lady-talking-on-home-telephone-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/m2staging.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lady-talking-on-home-telephone.png 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_Landline_and_Broadband_providers_are_different_companies\"><\/span><strong>What if my Landline and Broadband providers are different companies?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have the choice to switch from one to the other once landlines are axed in 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_my_Fax_Machine_Alarm_or_Emergency_Call_Pendant\"><\/span><strong>What about my Fax Machine, Alarm, or Emergency Call Pendant?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some technologies such as Emergency Call Pendants, Credit Card Machines, Fax Machines and some Alarm systems that rely on existing technologies will need adapting to the new VoIP technology. You will need to speak to your phone provider before the switchover to see if they can aid you in the transition. In most cases there should be adapters available such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/cisco-ata192-multiplatform-analog-telephone-adapter-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cisco ATA192<\/a> to aid in the transition, however it would be wise to check ahead of time to see what you will need to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_power_cuts\"><\/span><strong>What about power cuts?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is a power cut with VoIP, you will not be able to make or receive calls using VoIP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">With the old PSTN system, a standard corded telephone was powered by the line itself, so if there were a power cut at your home or business then your basic telephone line would still work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/telephones\/cordless-phones\/dect-cordless-phones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cordless DECT Phone<\/a> that relies on power being supplied to its base unit, VoIP relies on power that runs the equipment in your house such as your broadband router, so if there is no power you will be unable to make calls via your home broadband.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backups_and_alternatives\"><\/span><strong>Backups and alternatives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you have a backup method of making and receiving calls such as a mobile phone ideally with 4G or 5G internet access. That way if the power drops on your home broadband, then you would still be able to make and receive landline calls via an app on your mobile phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also possible to invest in a small <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uninterruptible_power_supply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UPS \u2013 Uninterruptable Power Supply<\/a><\/strong> or Battery Backup system, that will keep your communications up in cases of power outages. These are typically sold to businesses and industry in order to keep infrastructure up and running, but there are plenty of domestic sized units on the market perfect for home users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ISDN_lines_being_discontinued\"><\/span><strong>Are ISDN lines being discontinued?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, in 2025 both ISDN 2 and ISDN30 lines are also being dropped in favour of VoIP. You will need to speak to your provider to discuss your options if you are using business grade ISDN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/hosted-voip-options\/\"><strong>We have a page for information about Business Grade VoIP lines here.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_VoIP_Calls_affect_my_broadband_speed\"><\/span><strong>Will VoIP Calls affect my broadband speed?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For home, and most small business users VoIP calls shouldn\u2019t take up the sorts of bandwidth that will affect your broadband speeds.&nbsp;To go into the technical details of codecs and compression would take an entire blog in themselves, but to be brief here; at the top-end, for one call should take at maximum around <strong>90kbps<\/strong> per call which is a tiny amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bandwidth_(computing)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">bandwidth<\/a>, so even with a relatively modest <strong>10mbps<\/strong> broadband connection you should barely notice any impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">When landline phones are cut off in 2025, your Netflix shows or Gaming sessions should not be affected by a little extra VoIP on the line.&nbsp;<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Netflix-and-chill-not-affected-by-voip-1024x769.png\" alt=\"Netflix menu is shown on the TV which fills the background. In the foreground, we see a coffe table with a big cup of coffee in a blue cup and a TV remote control.  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This is common and if you\u2019re a <strong>business <\/strong>who relies on telephones <em>and<\/em> connection to the internet, then it is sensible to have more than one broadband connection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to have one broadband connection set up to handle your internet access and the other dedicated VoIP calls. You could even use different providers for extra redundancy. That way if one broadband connection drops then you have some redundancy to keep your business up and running.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">By way of example, here at <strong>PMC Telecom<\/strong> we have a VoIP cloud business telephone system. \n\nStaff can answer calls either by an app on their PC using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/computer-headsets-for-voip-and-gaming\/\">USB Headset<\/a> - Their PC is connected to our regular data broadband for internet use; or, they can answer calls directly on their desk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/telephones\/voip-telephones\/\">IP phone<\/a> which is connected to a separate, dedicated VoIP broadband. This way if there\u2019s ever a problem or outage with one broadband connection, we have a fallback connection to the other so we\u2019re always available to our customers. \n\nIt's worth knowing that there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/wireless-headsets-for-corded-telephones\/\">cordless headsets<\/a> which can connect to both IP phone <em>and <\/em>PC <strong>at the same time<\/strong>, so for ultimate flexibility, they're definitely worth the investment.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>You would need to speak to your provider if you would like a parallel broadband line set-up next to your existing broadband this is relatively easy to do but does need the required internal network&nbsp;infrastructure to facilitate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-pmc-telecom wp-block-embed-pmc-telecom\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cTa0UyGpTZ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/getting-the-most-out-of-your-broadband\/\">Getting The Most Out Of Your Broadband?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Getting The Most Out Of Your Broadband?&#8221; &#8212; PMC Telecom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/getting-the-most-out-of-your-broadband\/embed\/#?secret=Cvp6TVfwrx#?secret=cTa0UyGpTZ\" data-secret=\"cTa0UyGpTZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-pmc-telecom wp-block-embed-pmc-telecom\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LeJO1gudm3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/voip-telephone-systems-your-questions-answered\/\">VoIP Telephone Systems \u2013 Your Questions Answered<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;VoIP Telephone Systems \u2013 Your Questions Answered&#8221; &#8212; PMC Telecom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/voip-telephone-systems-your-questions-answered\/embed\/#?secret=mCbF5yB0on#?secret=LeJO1gudm3\" data-secret=\"LeJO1gudm3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_contact_my_provider_for_more_information\"><\/span><strong>Where can I contact my provider for more information?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the finer details of the switchover are still being released and we\u2019ll keep this page updated with more news as we get it, but for further information you can contact your existing provider to find out where you stand when the big switchover happens &#8211; we have posted links to Ofcom and Openreach below who have some excellent information pages regarding the landline switch off in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_reading\"><\/span>Further reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/phones-telecoms-and-internet\/advice-for-consumers\/future-of-landline-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ofcom&#8217;s information page regarding the switchoff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openreach.co.uk\/orpg\/home\/products\/wlrwithdrawal\/wlrwithdrawal.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Openreach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciz-openreach.co.uk\/Business\/content\/474\/WLR-withdrawal-Are-you-ready-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Openreach Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any more questions or suggestions for this article, please comment below and we&#8217;ll try to answer for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025 the existing landline telephone network in the UK will be turned off in favour of VoIP based technologies. 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