The Digital Switchover

The Digital Switchover Has Begun – Is Your Business Ready?

The transition to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is officially underway. For the past few years, telecom providers have been preparing to retire traditional landline systems in favour of internet-based voice services—and now, those changes are happening. If your business still relies on ISDN or analogue phone lines, taking action is no longer optional.
In April 2023, KCOM launched the largest infrastructure upgrade in its history, replacing outdated copper landlines across Hull and East Yorkshire. More than 170,000 homes and businesses will be affected. Many of these lines are over 40 years old—some even nearing a century—and were never designed to support the demands of modern communications or high-speed broadband.

What This Means for Your Business

If your phone system still runs on ISDN or analogue lines, you’ll need to upgrade to a system that supports VoIP. This transition allows calls to be routed over your internet connection—but here’s the critical question:

Is your current internet connection capable of supporting high-quality VoIP calls alongside your daily IT needs?

The good news for businesses in Hull and the surrounding area is that you’re already ahead of the game. KCOM completed the rollout of full fibre broadband back in 2019, meaning most local businesses are already connected to a network that supports VoIP seamlessly.

Why Make the Switch Now?

At Cobus, we specialise in helping businesses upgrade to modern, reliable phone systems. We tailor every solution to fit your unique needs—balancing features, infrastructure, and cost, while ensuring long-term flexibility and performance.
Upgrading now isn’t just about avoiding disruption when the old network is switched off. It’s an opportunity to reduce costs and unlock new capabilities. Many organisations report significant savings and enhanced functionality after switching to VoIP or hosted telephony systems.

Key Benefits of VoIP and SIP Solutions:

•    Save up to 50% on telecom costs

•    Enable greater mobility and productivity for staff

•    Quick and easy to install, configure, and manage

•    Scalable and flexible: route calls between locations, use your work number anywhere, and see team availability in real time

If your current phone system is outdated or lacking modern features, now is the perfect time to explore your options. Whether you want to upgrade your existing equipment, move to a fully hosted cloud system, or simply reduce your phone bills—Cobus is here to help.

Don’t wait until the copper network is shut down.

Call our award-winning team today on 01482 225666 and let us guide you through the switch to future-proof communications.