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What are 0300 Numbers – and Who Uses Them?
With so many different UK phone prefixes out there, it sometimes gets a bit confusing to keep track of what options are reserved for which audiences! Take 0300 numbers, for example – these prefixes are specially reserved for a very specific type of business. Could your organisation benefit from one? In this guide, we’ll take…
What is UCaaS, and How Does It Boost Your Business’s Productivity and Communications?
The way in which your business communicates with customers and clients has evolved massively over the past decade. With a reliable superfast internet provider, it’s easier than ever to keep in touch with people from all over the world, and to win contracts in new territories. With the evolution of communications technology comes a whole…
7 Reasons Memorable 0800 Numbers Are Still Crucial for Your Business
In the age of instant messaging and AI chatbots, you’d be forgiven for thinking that human support lines have all gone the way of the dodo. However, your customers still expect you to have people ready to take their calls – we’re not at a point where we can delegate absolutely everything to artificial intelligence….
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…