PSTN Switch-Off in Birmingham are you ready for 2027?
The old phone network is being switched off by 2027 — and every Birmingham business on analogue or ISDN lines needs to move to a modern internet-based system before then. We handle the migration with no downtime, keeping your numbers. Phones from £5/user/month.
What the switch-off means for Birmingham businesses.
BT Openreach is retiring the analogue (PSTN) and ISDN network. After the switch-off, anything in your Birmingham premises 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 alternative. Read the national PSTN switch-off guide and our 2027 readiness check.
We work with businesses across Birmingham — the city centre, Colmore Business District, Digbeth, the Jewellery Quarter, Aston, Edgbaston and Birmingham Business Park — auditing lines, flagging what needs migrating, and moving you to a modern VoIP system with no downtime. See business phone systems in Birmingham.
How we get Birmingham businesses 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 add failover and an AI receptionist while you modernise. Book a free Birmingham readiness check →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PSTN switch-off and how does it affect Birmingham businesses?
The old analogue and ISDN phone network is being retired by 2027. Birmingham businesses still on those lines need to move to an internet-based (VoIP) phone system before then, or their phones — and possibly alarms, lifts and card machines — will stop working. We migrate you with no downtime.
When do I need to switch in Birmingham?
The network is being retired by 2027, with services withdrawn before then. The safe approach is to move well ahead of the deadline rather than in the last-minute rush.
Will I keep my number?
Yes — we port your existing numbers and keep your old service live until the new system is proven, so there's no downtime.
How much does a new phone system cost in Birmingham?
From around £5/user/month for the basic package, £15 all-in for full features, with no mid-contract rises. We quote against your needs.
Can you check what my Birmingham business is running on?
Yes — we audit your lines and tell you plainly what needs migrating, then handle the move end-to-end. Book a free readiness check.