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The Rise of Softphones in Business – what is a Softphone?

The Rise of Softphones in Business – what is a Softphone?

The Rise of Softphones in Business In today's fast-paced digital world, the traditional office phone is undergoing a transformation. Enter the softphone, a cutting-edge, internet-powered addition to a phone system that's changing how businesses communicate. This...

It’s TIME to say goodbye to PSTN

It’s TIME to say goodbye to PSTN

BT is switching off the PSTN Copper Network next year - meaning:   Goodbye to Analogue phone lines Analogue phone lines are the copper lines that support security alarms, fax lines, PDQ lines, lift lines, ADSL & FTTC broadband and many other single devices....

It’s our 23rd Birthday – what’s changed since 2001

It’s our 23rd Birthday – what’s changed since 2001

In this blog, we thought we’d look back at a few changes in the digital world since we started Time Communications in February 2001 – 23 years ago 2001, this was the year that the Nokia 5510 Mobile phone was launched. WOW what a phone! It had a full QWERTY Keyboard, a...

Celebrating Our Status as a Sangoma Technologies Gold Partner

Celebrating Our Status as a Sangoma Technologies Gold Partner

Achieving Gold Partner status with Sangoma Technologies isn't just a milestone; it's a significant mark of trust and quality in the telecommunications sector. It's not about the accolade itself or about hanging a new certificate on the wall, but what it represents—a...

Four Telecom Strategies for ‘24

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?

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

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...