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• August 22, 2025
• 2 minutes

The UK’s landline network is being switched off. By December 2025, traditional copper phone lines will be a thing of the past as BT and Openreach retire the PSTN and ISDN networks. For millions of homes and businesses, this means one thing:

You need a better way to stay connected.

At WestNetworks, we’ve built exactly that, our Quad VoIP Cloud platform gives you all the reliability of a landline, with all the features of a professional switchboard, delivered over fast, stable broadband.

The Big Landline Switch-Off: What You Need to Know

BT has already begun phasing out analogue phone services, and by the end of 2025, everyone will need to have moved to a digital phone service.

That means:

• No more plug-in handsets on copper lines
• No more ISDN or traditional PBX systems
• Every home and business must switch to VoIP (Voice over IP)

This shift isn’t just necessary, it’s an opportunity to upgrade how you handle calls.

Enter Quad VoIP: More Than Just a Phone Line

Our Quad VoIP Cloud gives you a rock-solid calling experience designed for the modern age:

✅ Crystal-clear call quality – Better than PSTN, even in rural areas
✅ Keep your number – Move your landline number to VoIP with no downtime
✅ Works anywhere – On a desk phone, mobile app, or computer
✅ Call from your landline number – Even when working remotely
✅ Never miss a call – Smart routing, voicemail-to-email, call forwarding, and more
✅ Instant scalability – Add or remove users, devices, and features as your needs change

Whether you’re at home, in an office, or managing a growing business, Quad VoIP gives you control, flexibility, and professionalism without complexity.

One Cloud, Four Strengths

Why “Quad”? Because we’ve built our VoIP cloud around four key pillars:

1. Reliability – Built on redundant data centres with carrier-grade uptime
2. Flexibility – Use it on any device, anywhere in the world
3. Features – Switchboard functionality without bulky hardware or costly licenses
4. Support – UK-based technical help from a team that knows your setup

This isn’t some DIY phone app, it’s a fully managed service designed to make you sound like a professional, no matter the size of your business.

Perfect for Every Type of User

• 🏡 Homes – Replace your landline before the switch-off and keep your number
• 💼 Small businesses – Sound like a bigger company with welcome menus, call queues, and out-of-hours routing
• 🏢 SMEs – Integrate with Microsoft Teams, CRMs, and remote working tools with ease

All without buying a single phone line.

The Future of Phones Isn’t Coming, It’s Here

Don’t wait for your old landline to stop working. Be ready now with a modern voice system that’s flexible, cost-effective, and made for how we live and work today.

Switch to Quad VoIP Cloud from WestNetworks and future-proof your communications before the copper cut-off.

Would you like a call-back to talk through migrating your number or setting up a new VoIP system?
We make it simple – no jargon, no pressure. Just clear, reliable voice.