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Cheap International Calls: How Do They Work for Businesses?
Even if you’re running a small business, you may find that you’re starting to grow an audience overseas. While the rise of the internet has meant we’re all finding it easier to connect to each other across the miles, there’s always going to be the need for international calling. If you want to make cheap…
What Are International Toll Free Numbers?
Have you ever tried calling a business number from abroad, only to find enormous charges on your next phone bill? If you’re helping customers from overseas, imagine how they feel when they have to call your UK 0800 number! International toll-free numbers allow international callers to reach you without paying a penny. This makes a…
Benefits You Should Keep in Mind: Why Choose a Local VoIP Provider?
Are you interested in getting started with VoIP for your local business? There are many great reasons why you should keep things close to home with a local VoIP provider, too. While you may be tempted by a national or international carrier or brand, opting for a nearby solution may actually prove to be more…
13 VoIP Phone Systems Myths Debunked in 2022
VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol, has quickly become the leading standard for telecommunications the world over. Despite this, however, there’s still plenty of myths about VoIP phone systems UK business owners believe all too quickly. VoIP is less fiddly, less expensive and more secure than some myth-peddlers would have you believe. Here at Planet…
Which UK Number Should Your Business Choose?
In this fast-paced world, you must insert all your energy into what you need to do to succeed. To work smart, you also need to cut your losses wherever you can and make sure your business runs efficiently and smoothly. And one of the ways that make productivity hard is when you have trouble choosing…
How Does a Virtual UK Number Work?
How Does a Virtual UK Number Work? Despite telecommunication apps like WhatsApp being used more and more in recent years, it might surprise you that they still probably are not the wisest choice for your business. Being free is an attractive incentive, but they come with risks, including connectivity issues, security risks, and availability. But…
Why choose a prepaid phone service over free mobile telecom apps for your business?
Since WhatsApp and other telecommunication apps have gained traction across the globe, it is natural to assume that the best way to make international calls for your business would be using these, especially since they are usually virtually free. But their usefulness and efficiency largely depend on internet services and various other factors. It might…
The Switch to VoIP Phones Is Inevitable
A recent report by Vigour Times has highlighted that around two million customers have removed their landlines in support of new systems, while 160,000 were forced to switch each month starting April of last year. BT agrees that the 40-year-old landline system has become obsolete and less reliable and must be replaced with modern and…
Using VoIP Overseas: An International Business Blessing
The Covid-19 outbreak has altered business practices throughout the world. As a result, we are no longer as eager to go to other countries for business as we were before. It is not only difficult because of social distance, but the cost is prohibitive. This is where the VoIP system comes into play to make…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 PSTN & ISDN Switch Off
Even though it hasn’t happened just yet, there is one big pressing matter that Britain is about to face. This is the news that some people are talking about, but not everyone is ready for. Of course, the topic of the day is none other than the ISDN switch off and the PSTN switch off….
What to expect: Is VoIP still important in 2022?
There are rumors about the future of the VoIP industry saying that its end is very close, but experts believe the opposite. Exponential growth is expected in the VoIP market between 2020 and 2025. Advanced technology and high-speed internet are reducing the significant equipment investments in the telecom sector. What is a VoIP Number? A…
How Do International Business Phone Numbers Work?
Growing your company to an international scale can be an attractive opportunity many business owners set as a long-term goal. By doing so, you gain better visibility, leading to an increased number of customers that will enable you to stay on top of your competitors. However, getting your business to rise on this type of…