Blog.
Our blogs share news and views about the telecoms industry to help you keep abreast of changes and what they mean for you.
You can also find advice on various telecom related matters that may be of of interest.
You may also find a case study of project similar to one that you are considering.
Four Telecom Strategies for ‘24
Four Essential Telecom Strategies for Businesses in 2024 Telecommunications is an ever-evolving landscape, so it is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the curve, we have 4 strategies to help you navigate this dynamic industry, and ensure your telecoms...
Is Cloud Telephony for Real?
Is Cloud Telephony for Real? We have been providing cloud telephony since 2003 when it was in its infancy. The principle of VoIP (voice over internet protocol) was very real. However, the biggest two obstacles were the quality of connectivity to the Internet and user...
Three top tips in planning for the 2025 Digital Switchover
Three top tips in planning for the 2025 Digital Switchover The UK’s old PSTN analogue and ISDN digital phone network is being switched off in 2025 and from that point forward, all phone systems will have to use the internet to make calls (Cloud Telephony). While...
The BT Switch-Off: What you need to do in 2024 in preparation for 2025
"The BT Switch-Off: What you need to do in 2024 in preparation for 2025" Change is on the horizon, and for businesses relying on traditional phone lines, the BT switch-off in 2025 is genuinely a really big deal! Remember the Analogue to Digital TV switch-off, most of...
Beware Scam calls to your Mobile Phone!
Beware Scam calls to your Mobile Phone! If you receive a missed call on your mobile phone from a number you don't recognise, think twice before calling it back. That's because there's a chance if you do ring back, you'll fall victim to a scam which could leave you out...
Christmas Office Hours – remember to plan ahead for your telephone system!
It's that time of year again - Christmas! It comes around every year yet many people leave it to the last minute to plan ahead, especially when it comes to out-of-hours programming for their telephone system. Top planning tips for your telephone system at...
The Rise of Video Conferencing
Since Video Conferencing is a recent addition to the technology we're using post Covid, I thought that I would dig into it a little more to investigate the pros and cons of this new technology! Video Conferencing is simply the use of telecommunication...
Is VoIP a Replacement for ISDN?
One of the questions we regularly get asked in meetings with clients, or when discussing telecoms, is “do you offer VoIP?” Whilst the answer is yes, the general reason behind asking the question seems to be because it is a current buzzword – and because of the common...
Is it worth investing in a ups?
Talking about UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) units may not be the most exciting topic, but it may turn out that they come in quite handy, especially during the Winter – better to plan well in advance For those who don’t know what a UPS is, it’s a unit that...
8 Top Tips to make best use of an auto-attendant
When used well, an auto attendant (AA) can be a great tool to direct callers to the best person to help quickly and efficiently. An auto attendant can make a company appear much larger than it is, and can save on staffing costs as it can help out a receptionist to...
why ‘time’ is one of the most important ingredients
Time Communications was founded back in 2001. In the 20+ years that I’ve been giving advice to organisations looking for help with their telecoms, the one re-occurring theme I’ve found is that a huge percentage of people leave it far too late to plan a structured,...
Financial advisers and call recording
In our industry, as each year goes by it is more and more common for companies to ask about call recording solutions so that they can always go back to a historical call for any reason. One sector that always asks the question and often does go ahead with call...