BT is switching off the voice network: Why you should act now and contact Norman Networks
BT Voice Switch Off: What You Need to Know
History of the voice network
The voice network was first developed in the late 19th century, and the first commercial telephone service was launched in 1876. Early telephone networks were based on analog technology, and they were very limited in terms of capacity and range.In the early 20th century, digital technology began to be used in the voice network, and this led to significant improvements in capacity and range. Digital technology also made it possible to offer new features, such as call forwarding and voicemail.
The voice network continued to evolve throughout the 20th century, and it is now one of the most important and ubiquitous networks in the world. The voice network is used by billions of people every day to make and receive phone calls.
BT Voice switch off
BT has announced that it will be switching off its traditional landline service, BT Voice, on 25 October 2025. This means that if you are currently using BT Voice, you will need to switch to a new phone service before this date.There are a number of reasons why BT is switching off BT Voice. One reason is that it is an old technology that is becoming increasingly expensive to maintain. Another reason is that BT is investing heavily in new technologies, such as fiber optic broadband and 5G, and it needs to free up resources to do this.
What are your options?
Norman Networks is here to guide you, there a number of options for switching to a new phone service. The primary solution is to switch to a VoIP, (Voice over Internet Protocol) VoIP services use your internet connection to make and receive phone calls, so they can be a more cost-effective option than traditional landline services.Why not take the opportunity to re-evaluate your customer interaction strategy.
If you are not sure which phone service is right for you, Norman Networks can help. We can provide you with advice on the different options available and help you to choose the best service for your needs.
What are the benefits of switching to a new phone solution
There are a number of benefits to switching to a new phone service. VoIP services, in particular, can offer a number of advantages over traditional landline services, including:
- Lower costs: VoIP services are often much cheaper than traditional landline services, especially for international calls.
- More features: VoIP services often offer a wider range of features than traditional landline services, such as call forwarding, voicemail, and caller ID.
- Greater flexibility: VoIP services are not tied to a physical location, so you can use them from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
How can Norman Networks help
Norman Networks can help you to switch to a new phone service in a number of ways. We can:
- Provide you with advice on the different options available
- Advice on porting numbers to a new provider
- Help you to choose the best service for your needs
- Arrange for your new phone service to be installed
- Help you to transfer your existing phone number to your new service
What is number porting
Number porting is the process of moving your phone number from one service provider to another. This means that you can keep your phone number when you switch providers, even if you are switching to a different type of phone service, such as from a landline to a mobile phone.
Number porting is important because it gives you the freedom to choose the best phone service provider for your needs without having to worry about losing your phone number. This can be especially important for businesses, which often rely on their phone numbers for marketing and customer service.
Number porting is also important for individuals who have had their phone number for a long time. Your phone number is often linked to your personal identity, and it can be inconvenient and disruptive to have to change it.
Why should you act now to port your number?
There are a few reasons why you should act now to port your number:
- Availability: The availability of phone numbers is limited. If you wait too long to port your number, you may find that it is no longer available.
- Cost: The cost of number porting may increase in the future. By porting your number now, you can lock in the current price.
- Convenience: It is easier to port your number now than it will be later. As BT gets closer to the switch-off date, there is likely to be an increase in demand for number porting services. This could lead to delays and other problems.
To port your number, Contact Norman Networks and we will help you through the process and give you more information about the specific requirements.
Conclusion
If you are currently using BT Voice, you should act now to port your number to a new phone service provider. Number porting is a simple and convenient way to keep your phone number when you switch providers.
Book a free discovery call with Norman Networks today.