TL;DR – Can You Keep Your Landline Number When Switching to VoIP? You can almost always keep your landline number when moving to VoIP via number porting. Plan the timing, don’t cancel early, and check any devices (like telecare alarms or lift lines) before you switch. Short answer: Yes — most UK customers can keep …Read more.
If you’ve received a Grandstream HT802 adapter from Plexatalk — or from another provider — this guide on How to Connect a Grandstream HT802 Adapter will help you get it connected and ready to make calls. Don’t worry if you’re not technical — the steps are simple, and this guide is written for you! What …Read more.
Vodafone is one of the UK’s biggest broadband providers, but more and more households are looking beyond the major names in search of faster speeds, better value, and more flexible service. The broadband market is changing fast, and today there are plenty of alternatives offering full-fibre connections, contract-free options, and more localised customer support. Across …Read more.
What Vodafone’s Digital Voice Means Vodafone’s Digital Voice service is part of the UK’s nationwide move from traditional copper phone lines to a fully digital network. Instead of using the old analogue system, Vodafone’s Digital Landline connects your home phone through your broadband router. This technology, often called VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), lets you …Read more.
What Happens When You Switch from Onestream For many UK households, Onestream has been a reliable choice for broadband and landline services. Its packages have long combined internet connectivity with traditional copper-based phone lines — the standard setup for years. But as the UK approaches the 2027 copper switch-off, the way we connect our landlines …Read more.
An auto attendant is an automated phone system that greets callers and directs them to the right department or extension without requiring a live receptionist. Sometimes called an IVR (Interactive Voice Response), this technology allows businesses to efficiently manage incoming calls, ensuring every caller reaches the correct person or resource quickly. In today’s fast-paced business …Read more.
Landlines are fading out – and UK homeowners are switching to VoIP for crystal-clear calls and lower bills. As the traditional phone network (PSTN) gets phased out, more households are discovering how easy and affordable it is to make calls over the internet. That’s where home VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) comes in — a …Read more.
In the world of bars, pubs, and nightclubs, every call matters. A single missed ring could mean a lost table booking, an unanswered enquiry about private hire, or even a large group order slipping away to a competitor. In a business where margins are tight and customer expectations are high, those small moments add up …Read more.
Every missed call is a missed order and for a takeaway, that means lost revenue. When the phone rings, it’s not just a customer enquiry, it’s money on the line. A decade ago, a traditional landline was enough to keep business ticking over. But in 2025, with more competition, higher customer expectations, and busy peak …Read more.
Smart Numbers, also known as Smart Comms, has long provided business phone systems in the UK. While the company trades under the Smart Comms brand, many customers still encounter it through the smart-numbers.net website. As the UK moves closer to the PSTN switch-off in 2027, many small and medium-sized companies are beginning to review their …Read more.