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The Future is VoIP – and That’s Right Now
Planet Telecom has been at the forefront of VoIP technology for many years – and with BT starting to move homes and businesses to digital communications, there’s never been a better time to start taking advantage of what we have to offer. It’s time to make the switch. By 2027, BT will start to switch…
Cybersecurity for Remote Working: Are You Truly Safe?
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of working remotely has become more and more attractive to employees and employers alike. For one thing, remote working has made holding meetings more efficient, and cut down on travel costs!
BT Phone Books Have Bit the Dust: What’s Next?
It’s the end of an era – in March 2024, BT officially announced that they would be retiring the classic physical phone book. It’s pretty iconic – most homes in the UK have probably used the phone book at one time or another, but as time has marched on, the need for it has faded….
Is Your Business Using WhatsApp? Here’s Why It Should
WhatsApp is easily one of the biggest instant messaging (IM) apps on the planet. Over the past decade, it’s grown to become a clean, fast alternative to basic SMS messaging, helping people and businesses connect with each other over thousands of miles. In fact, it’s thought around 140 billion different messages are shared via WhatsApp…
Porting Landline Numbers to VoIP: Why It’s Worth the Effort
Recently, BT announced that it would be extending its deadline for switching off PSTN, the traditional telephony network we’ve all been using over the past few decades. It’s a pretty big deal – by the end of 2027, we’ll all need to be connected and communicating through VoIP, or internet protocol. Much of the country’s…
Your Business Needs SuperFast Broadband: Here’s Why
Regardless of your business type, you need fast, reliable connectivity to keep things ticking over. Whether that’s for communicating with customers and clients, managing marketing campaigns, or simply providing a service, you won’t get very far without a top-grade broadband solution backing you up. What’s more, you’re going to need a business-ready broadband solution that’s…
The PSTN to digital switchover is delayed until January 2027
The move from traditional phone lines (PSTN) to digital technology, originally planned to be finished by the end of 2025, has now been extended by over twelve months, with the new deadline set for January 31, 2027. This decision by BT Group is meant to give the telecommunications industry extra time to tackle the challenges…
The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Switching to VoIP: When Professional Service Firms Make the Switch
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, professional service firms constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs. One technology that has gained significant traction in recent years is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. In this article, we’ll delve into the cost-benefit analysis of switching to VoIP for professional service firms, examining…
7 Fantastic Ways AI is Transforming Business Telecoms
AI, or artificial intelligence, is certainly having a moment right now – and, in the world of telecoms, it’s already helping businesses dream up some fantastic new effort-crunching solutions. As they say, dream it, and AI can do it – at least, that’s the idea! As experts in business telecoms, Planet Telecom has its fingers…
Best VoIP Provider in the UK in 2023: Who’s the Winner?
With BT about to make traditional business phone calls a thing of the past, there’s little wonder why so many of us are looking for the best VoIP provider in the UK. But what is the VoIP buzz all about? Hosted voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is changing how businesses connect and communicate. Instead of…
7 Benefits of Virtual Numbers for Rank and Rent SEO Websites
As the digital marketing landscape moves and changes, SEO professionals and website owners are constantly looking for new strategies to gain an edge over their competition. A notable and effective yet underutilised tool for enhancing SEO is the use of virtual numbers. These are telephone numbers that are not tied to a specific location or…
WhatsApp for Customer Service: 6 Great Ways to Maximise Your Outreach
If you’re based in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ll already have heard of WhatsApp. The hugely popular instant messaging app has already taken the country by storm – after all, it’s free to communicate with family and friends, provided you have a data connection! But did you know that you can communicate with…