Time to Upgrade from ISDN?:
Do you still have ISDN? If so, it is time to change. The traditional PSTN, ISDN2 and ISDN30 lines that have served many of us so well in the past are now outdated, no longer meeting the evolving demands of our digital age and will be retired in 2025. From 5th September this year (2023) they are already no longer available for new provide.
Here’s why now is the perfect time to consider an upgrade, and how HM Network, an award-winning BT Partner, is your ideal choice for this transition.
- The Limitations of ISDN
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) was groundbreaking in its time, providing digital voice and data services where traditional analog lines couldn’t. However, its limitations are becoming more evident:
- Limited Scalability: Scaling up or down with ISDN can be cumbersome and costly. Each time you want to add or remove lines, you are faced with physical constraints and potential delays.
- Higher Costs: With the ongoing maintenance and rental costs, ISDN often becomes expensive in the long run compared to newer alternatives.
- End of Life: Openreach are phasing out ISDN lines by 2025 and are already on a “stop sell”. In the very near future, support for these lines will be minimal or completely unavailable.
- The Future is IP-based Voice
Migrating to an IP-based voice system is not just about keeping up with the times. It’s about harnessing numerous benefits:
- Flexibility and Scalability: IP-based systems allow businesses to easily scale up or down based on demand without the hassle of physical line installations.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce monthly costs and get better value with feature-rich IP voice solutions.
- Advanced Features: From video calls to conferencing, CRM integration, and more, modern UCaaS and IP voice solutions offer a wide range of advanced features that are not possible with traditional ISDN lines. We have a range of hosted and SIP options available.
- HM Network may be able to help you migrate from an old service or even in some cases, help pay off old contracts so you can make the move sooner.
- Why BTnet Dedicated Internet is a great choice
Switching to IP-based voice requires a robust and reliable internet connection. Enter BTnet Dedicated Internet:
- Unmatched Reliability: BTnet offers a Service Level Agreement with 100% target availability, ensuring your services run without interruptions.
- High-speed Connectivity: Enjoy consistent high-speed internet, up to 10Gbps, ideal for running mission critical internet and voice services smoothly without any hiccups.
- Scalable: Current BTnet services tend to be delivered on 1Gb or 10Gbps bearers, and bandwidth can be flexed up and down when needed
- Resilience Options: BTnet comes with 100% availability as standard, but where connectivity is mission critical we have a range of active and passive resilience options to suit all demands.
- HM Network – Your Trusted Partner in the Transition
As an award-winning BT Partner, HM Network is perfectly poised to guide you through this essential transition:
- Expertise: Our team understands both the challenges of ISDN and the advantages of IP-based solutions. We ensure a seamless migration process tailored to your needs.
- Personalised Solutions: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We provide solutions tailored to the unique needs of businesses, local governments, and educational institutions.
- Dedicated Support: Transitioning to a new system can be daunting, but with HM Network, you’re never alone. Our dedicated support ensures all your concerns are addressed promptly.
Need new service? Want to discuss upgrading or migrating from an existing service? No problem.We are here to help.
Contact us today to understand how HM Network can help you embrace the future of Internet connectivity and IP communications.
