Is Your Phone System Ready for 2027?
The old UK phone network switches off by 2027. If your business still runs on analogue or ISDN lines, your phones will stop working. Here's a quick readiness check — and how we move you to a modern system with no downtime.
What the 2027 switch-off means for you.
BT Openreach is retiring the analogue (PSTN) and ISDN network. After the switch-off, anything relying on those lines — phone systems, but also some alarms, lifts, door entry and card machines — stops working unless it's moved to a digital (internet-based) alternative. Read the full PSTN switch-off guide.
If you're not sure what your business runs on, that's the first thing to check — and the safest time to move is now, not in the 2026 rush. We audit your lines, flag anything that needs migrating, and move you to a modern VoIP system with no downtime, keeping your numbers.
How we get you ready.
We review what you've got, give you a plain readiness report, and handle the migration end-to-end — numbers ported, no gap in service, staff trained. You can also add failover and an AI receptionist while you're modernising. Book a free readiness check →
The services behind the comparison.
Everything we'd put in front of you instead — designed, installed and supported by a UK team.
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Compare it properly, with no hard sell.
Send us your current setup and bill. We'll review what you have, what you pay, and where we can simplify or improve it — and tell you honestly if you're better off where you are.
Frequently asked questions
When exactly is the PSTN switch-off?
The analogue/ISDN network is being retired by 2027, with many services withdrawn before then. The safe approach is to move well ahead of the deadline.
What happens if I don't switch?
Once your lines are switched off, anything relying on them — including your phone system and possibly alarms or card machines — stops working. Moving to a digital system avoids that.
How do I know if my business is affected?
If you're on ISDN/PSTN lines or an older on-site PBX, you're affected. We can audit your lines and tell you plainly what needs migrating.
Is switching disruptive?
No — we migrate you with no downtime, keeping your numbers, and train your team. Most moves complete in 7–14 working days.