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The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Switching to VoIP: When Professional Service Firms Make the Switch
16th April 2024In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, professional service firms constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs. One technology that has gained significant traction in recent years is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. In this article, we’ll delve into the cost-benefit analysis of switching to VoIP for professional service firms, examining More…
7 Fantastic Ways AI is Transforming Business Telecoms
6th April 2024AI, or artificial intelligence, is certainly having a moment right now – and, in the world of telecoms, it’s already helping businesses dream up some fantastic new effort-crunching solutions. As they say, dream it, and AI can do it – at least, that’s the idea! As experts in business telecoms, Planet Numbers has its fingers More…
Best VoIP Provider in the UK in 2023: Who’s the Winner?
8th August 2023With BT about to make traditional business phone calls a thing of the past, there’s little wonder why so many of us are looking for the best VoIP provider in the UK. But what is the VoIP buzz all about? Hosted voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is changing how businesses connect and communicate. Instead of More…
7 Benefits of Virtual Numbers for Rank and Rent SEO Websites
28th April 2023As the digital marketing landscape moves and changes, SEO professionals and website owners are constantly looking for new strategies to gain an edge over their competition. A notable and effective yet underutilised tool for enhancing SEO is the use of virtual numbers. These are telephone numbers that are not tied to a specific location or More…
WhatsApp for Customer Service: 6 Great Ways to Maximise Your Outreach
27th April 2023If you’re based in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ll already have heard of WhatsApp. The hugely popular instant messaging app has already taken the country by storm – after all, it’s free to communicate with family and friends, provided you have a data connection! But did you know that you can communicate with More…
Now Really is the Time to Move Your Business to VoIP
16th April 2023If you’re growing your business and are considering ways through which you can enhance the efficiency and scope of your voice communications, you may well have considered moving to VoIP. There are plenty of great reasons why you should! While PSTN and traditional telephony have served us well over the years, the world has moved More…
Are SMBs Ready for the PSTN Switch Off? Statistics Say… Probably Not
22nd February 2023The big 2025 PSTN switch-off is just around the corner. It’s less than two years away, which means small to medium businesses need to prioritise moving communications over to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) as soon as possible. However, a survey undertaken by Spitfire Network Services suggests that the majority of British SMBs are far More…
What is Mobile VoIP?
12th January 2023We’re all evolving to be a little more flexible. In the post-pandemic world, millions of us are working from home and out in the field. There are tons of benefits! However, you’re going to need a local VoIP provider to help your agents stay connected to home base. The fact is, traditional telephony isn’t cutting More…
What benefits do 0800 numbers offer a business?
8th January 2023An 0800 freephone number can provide numerous benefits to businesses in the UK. Here are just a few: 1. Increased customer satisfaction: Customers are more likely to call a business if they know they won’t be charged for the call. This can lead to increased customer satisfaction as they feel more comfortable reaching out to More…
What are the Requirements for VoIP?
23rd December 2022We live in a world where everyone is connected all of the time. Most of us are constantly on our devices, talking with friends and family and conducting business. And, with more ways than ever of communicating, there is nothing more infuriating than when we can’t get through to someone! This means that we expect More…
What Are 03 Numbers – And Why Might You Need Them?
18th November 2022In recent years, you’ve probably seen quite a few companies launch numbers starting with 03. There was a big rebellion against 08 numbers in the 10s – where everyday people and business owners found that they were spending far too much on premium rate lines. 03 numbers emerged as a fantastic way to save money More…
Cheap International Calls: Prepaid Phone Services vs Free Mobile Apps
7th November 2022Everyone’s looking to save money on international calls these days and for good reason! Individuals and business owners alike can save serious pennies by using prepaid phone services or free mobile apps to drive down the costs of connecting overseas. But, which option works best for you? If you want to make cheap international calls More…