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Comparison Guide

☁️ VoIP Phone Systems
vs
📞 Traditional Phone Lines

Your ISDN and PSTN lines are being switched off in January 2027. But even before the deadline, VoIP phone systems outperform traditional lines on almost every metric. Here's the full breakdown.

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature ☁️ VoIP Phone Systems 📞 Traditional Phone Lines
Monthly cost per line £5–£15 per user £15–£35 per line (ISDN)
Call quality HD voice — better than traditional Standard quality
Features Auto-attendant, recording, hunt groups, mobile app — all included Basic call forwarding only
Scales with headcount Add users instantly, no engineer Engineer visit required, lead time
Mobile working Calls ring on mobile app Tied to the desk phone
MS Teams integration ✅ Direct Routing available ❌ Not possible
Works after Jan 2027 ✅ Not affected ❌ Will stop working
Failover if internet drops Auto-diverts to mobile Stays up if copper is live
Number porting ✅ Keep your number ✅ Keep your number
Contract flexibility Monthly rolling available 12–24 months typical

Which Is Right for Your Business?

VoIP wins on every dimension for businesses in 2025 — cost, features, flexibility and future-proofing. Traditional phone lines are being discontinued by BT in January 2027 regardless, so the question isn't really whether to switch, but when. Telexico migrates businesses free of charge — call us to plan yours.

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Common Questions

Answered honestly

What happens to my business phone if I don't switch to VoIP before 2027?

BT will switch off the PSTN and ISDN networks in January 2027. Any business still using traditional phone lines at that point will lose phone service. VoIP migration is mandatory — the only question is whether you do it now and benefit from savings, or wait until the deadline.

Will my call quality be worse on VoIP?

No — VoIP using HD codecs delivers noticeably better call quality than traditional PSTN. The key is having a good broadband connection (10Mbps+ is sufficient for most businesses).

Can I keep my existing phone number when switching to VoIP?

Yes. Telexico ports your existing geographic and non-geographic numbers. The process takes 5–10 working days and calls are never lost during the transition.

How much can I save switching from ISDN to VoIP?

Most businesses save 40–60% on their monthly phone bills when switching from ISDN to VoIP. The saving comes from lower per-user costs, cheaper or free calls, and no line rental charges.

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