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The United Kingdom is set to switch off its Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) by 2027, marking a significant shift in telecommunication technology. This move away from traditional copper-based telephone lines to digital, IP-based systems reflects the ongoing global trend toward modernizing communication infrastructure. As the UK transitions, the implications for other countries, particularly the United States, become increasingly relevant. This article explores the reasons behind the UK's decision, the technological and regulatory landscape in the US, and whether a similar transition could be imminent stateside. Understanding PSTN and Its Role  The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has been the backbone of...

17 June, 2024 /

Choosing the right business phone system is more than a technical decision; it's a strategic one that impacts every aspect of your operations. Carolina Digital Phone is committed to equipping businesses with advanced, reliable communication solutions that pave the way for success. Our extensive range of business phone services is designed to meet the diverse needs of any organization, ensuring seamless internal and external communications. With Carolina Digital Phone, you gain access to a partner who understands the intricacies of business communications. Our cloud-based VoIP solutions offer the flexibility and scalability essential for businesses in the digital age, allowing your team...

21 March, 2024 /

When most people think of or discuss cloud (VoIP) phone systems, they focus on things like advanced features, total mobility, scalability, and of course: significant initial and ongoing cost savings. However, there is another piece of the cloud phone system puzzle that is just as important. In some situations, it is even more valuable and vital than those mentioned above - geo-redundancy. Geo-redundancy is the practice of ensuring that all data associated with a cloud phone system is backed up in multiple geographic locations. This means if there was an event like an earthquake, power outage, or other natural disaster in...

04 December, 2023 /

It is widely understood that a VoIP phone system (a.k.a. cloud phone system) is much more cost-effective than a conventional landline phone system — potentially saving tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in overall telecommunication costs.  However, there is another key reason why organizations in all sectors are upgrading to VoIP. They want to access a range of must-have unified communications and collaboration tools, including:  Unified Communications and Collaboration Tool #1: Video Conferencing During the pandemic, many employees went from never having experienced a video conference, to experiencing a few video conferences a week (or sometimes a day!). A...

22 February, 2022 /

Digital faxing (a.k.a. e-faxing and cloud faxing) is not just alive and well, but it is growing in popularity — particularly in the healthcare, legal, government, telecommunication, and education fields where hand-written initials and signatures are still the norm.  What is behind the surge in digital faxing? These  10 key benefits:   1. Affordability Digital faxing is much more affordable than conventional faxing. Getting rid of an old copper line reduces costs by $20-$30 a month (and in some cases more). Plus, purchasing a business-grade fax machine can easily cost around $300, and on top of this, there are ongoing toner/inkjet, maintenance,...

09 November, 2021 /

There are very few things that customers dislike more than being placed on hold. Research has found that 31% of customers will not wait on hold for more than five minutes.  Even worse, many of these unhappy customers are unlikely to come back and give a business a second chance. Separate research has found that after a single bad experience. Here at the facts to know when taking care of your customers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0JwZjg8oR0 58% of customers stopped buying from the business. 52% of customers switched to a different business for that particular product or service. 52% of customers told others not to buy...

16 August, 2021 /

Best Technical Support is Always LOCAL When it comes to choosing a cloud phone system for your organization, naturally you will focus on things like features, functionality, installation/implementation, quality, scalability, flexibility, security, and of course, price and total cost of ownership. All of these factors are essential and need to be part of the evaluation process. However, there is another critical aspect that you simply cannot afford to overlook — because doing so means that your investment in a new cloud phone system will turn out to be regrettable instead of rewarding. What is this all-important piece of the puzzle? SUPPORT!...

30 March, 2021 /

Recently, we highlighted that during the coronavirus pandemic many businesses with legacy (on-premise) contact centers are struggling to pivot to a remote working setup. As a result, they are being inundated with unhappy customers who, instead of speaking to a human being, are being put on hold and told that “their call is very important” over, and over, and over again. Fortunately, the solution to this anti-customer bottleneck is simple and proven: switch to a cloud contact center. Here are the five key advantages: Instant ScalabilityBusiness ContinuityBoost Employee PerformanceIncrease Customer SatisfactionStrengthen Security 1. Instant Scalability Adding new customer service agents to the roster...

31 August, 2020 /
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