21/08/2026
BT is switching off the old landline network in January 2027. Every business still running a traditional phone system needs to move before that date — there's no extension, no workaround, no staying put.
For a lot of professional services firms, that feels like a problem to deal with later. Except later is already closer than it looks, and the firms leaving it to the last quarter are going to have fewer options and less time to do it properly.
The good news is the move isn't complicated if you plan it right. Cloud phone systems have been around long enough now that the rough edges are gone. Calls follow your staff to their mobiles. Clients reach a person, not a voicemail. You can see who's calling before you answer. Call recording is built in — useful when you need an audit trail.
Vehda is handling the switch for firms across Sussex and the UK right now. No jargon, no disruption to your working day, no bill shock.
If you're not sure where your current system sits, that's a good enough reason to have the conversation.
Call 01273 257 888 or book a Free Tech Review at vehda.co.uk