How To Embrace Hybrid Working & The ISDN Switch Off

How can it be done?

 
It’s possible to empower your business and your people with tools that take the hassle out of collaborating with colleagues and customers. These can also help maintain the chemistry in your teams.
 
If your people use different apps and devices to work flexibly and remotely, it’s important to make sure their productivity, collaboration and file sharing tools are secure.

With the right tech in place to help teams better collaborate, you’ll be better placed to maintain a positive and cohesive company culture, and to take care of your people’s welfare. Plus, you’ll gain the edge in attracting the best talent.
 
By focusing on improving your collaboration tools, cyber security readiness and company culture, you can evolve your business in step with changing employee expectations – and it’s easier and more affordable than you might think.

The Great Switch Off – what you need to know

 
From December 2025, BT Openreach is closing down all ISDN lines  – which will basically mean an end to landlines in the UK and the lines most commonly used to make phone calls across the world.
 
It’s happening as part of a move to shut down the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) – which ISDN is a part of – because it’s become outdated and been overtaken by newer technologies, such as fibre broadband. 
 
The ISDN switch off and subsequent shift to a fully digital network will enable improved video conferencing, file sharing and cloud-based working . This means that it will empower remote and hybrid workforces to communicate and collaborate more efficiently and effectively.
 
There are several great partners out there who can support with your migration. Be sure to research your options and look for a company who can help make this process a smooth and successful one – readying your business for the future.
For more support, guidance and free 1-2-1 business advice, you can also speak to one of our V-Hub Digital Advisers