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Simplistically, this means that the old technology will be switched off and, because of the nationwide roll out of fibre to the cabinet broadband and Ethernet, phone services will be delivered via SIP (Session Initiation Protocol.)
As you can imagine, the switch over is a massive task, hence the length of time.
If you are still using a traditional phone system, there is no need to panic. There are several IP (Internet Protocol) solutions for your business.
A quick comparison guide to show you the differences between ISDN and SIP lines
SIP
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ISDN
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Flexibility
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You are in control - Add or take away lines as required
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Can’t be done
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Savings
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Substantial savings on both calls and line rentals
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More costly
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Business Continuity
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Calls can be re-routed easily when disaster strikes
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Calls certainly cannot be diverted quickly
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Future
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The way forward - convergence for voice and data
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Becoming extinct
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Control
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Move your phones around from location to location as long as you have a data connection you just plug in and go!
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Changes take months depending on your supplier
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Read full article by Kat Hall
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The Merlin Team