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With offers across all the major networks EE, O2, Vodafone!
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5 Need To Knows For Businesses About UK Energy
Time to review your ongoing costly energy bills?
If so then please read below the 5 things you need to know about business energy!
Please contact us to arrange a FREE no obligation energy review.
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EXCLUSIVE Unlimited WORLDWIDE Data SIM's!
We can now offer unlimited Data SIM’s (exclusive to Go Gloucestershire Comms) that can be used in 70 different countries (please see list below).
So you now benefit with seamless connectivity wherever you go! For only £44.00 per month (ex vat).
We can now cover your data requirements from Albania to the USA - Please check below for the full list of countries:
Countries covered by the unlimited data SIM
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30 Day SIM Only Contract
New Year, New Start?
Then why not take advantage of our FREE no obligation telecoms and IT review to see how we can help your business with the latest telecoms and IT technology and reduce your ongoing costs!
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ORDER THE LATEST IPHONE 16 AT THE BEST PRICE!
Preorder the latest iPhone 16 and 16 Pro today with Go Gloucester Communications.
With offers across all the major networks EE, O2, Vodafone and Three including three months free line airtime, we’ve got some great deals for you. Orders open from 1pm today (13th) so if you’re interested get in touch today.
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ISDN/PSTN Switch Off Delayed To 2027
BT OPENREACH DELAYS ISDN SWITCH OFF 2025 TO 2027
What We Know So Far
In 2017, BT Openreach released a seven-year plan to terminate ISDN and PSTN networks and IP technology. And so began the ISDN Switch Off.
We’ve seen pilot locations become fully digital and a complete stop sale of Wholesale Line Rental (WLR) products in September 2023. The 2025 deadline held promise, but as of May 2024, BT has delayed the phase-out till 2027.
Read on to learn more about the ISDN Switch Off delay and what will happen between now and 2027.
Changes to the ISDN Switch Off
In May 2024, BT Openreach notified all telecom providers, like Go Glos Comms, that the ISDN Switch Off is now planned for January 31st 2027. This date is subject to change, and we will keep all our clients informed of any updates.
While WLR products stopped selling in 2023, the full withdrawal will now be completed in line with this new date. The all-digital future may seem more distant, but many businesses have already transitioned to IP technology in preparation for major service disruptions.
Why Has the Switch Off Moved from 2025 to 2027?
The ISDN Switch Off appeared on track, but BT Openreach faced several challenges threatening the transition's success.
The main challenge was engagement. End customers haven’t been engaged, and other telecom providers haven’t been committed to migrating their customers off WLR.
Further work needs to be done for vulnerable customers. Nearly two million people in the UK use vital telecare systems and have faced severe incidents, including health pendants not working and analogue lines connected to emergency services being turned off.
In March 2024, a Network Operator Charter was implemented to review these switch off incidents for vulnerable customers.
The Current State of the ISDN Network
Although the phase-out is delayed, it doesn’t mean the ISDN and PSTN networks are improving. According to an Ofcom report, PSTN incidents increased by 20% in 2023, and customers' lost connectivity on this network increased by 60%.
At Go Glos Comms, we are committed to helping our clients find the best solutions to future-proof their operations against this disruption.
We’ve seen first-hand the power digital transformation has for organisations. Our clients have enjoyed greater scalability, reduced outages and faults, lower line rental costs and a more productive workforce. All of this is possible with a hosted phone system.
What Will Happen Between Now and 2027?
A lot of activities will occur leading up to January 2027. These include:
Continued migrations: Lily and other providers will transition clients with legacy products to IP technology.
End of WLR contracts: BT will terminate all existing WLR contracts from December 2025, per the original timetable.
Introduction of WLR withdrawal notice period: After December 2025, BT will issue new terms and a three-month termination notice period for any remaining WLR products.
Start of industry working group sessions: BT will hold industry working groups to find an approach for managing non-engaged telecom providers and end-users.
Official switch off: All end customers will be transitioned to IP technology.
Prepare for the ISDN Switch Off with Go Glos Comms
There is no better time than now to switch to smarter, digital technology. Get ahead of the disruption and work with Go Glos Comms to make the journey to a digital future seamless. Our expert team will be at hand every step of the way.
Future-proof your business today - contact the Go Glos Comms team to learn more:
Please contact us on 01452 238866 or email support@gogloscomms.co.uk for more information.
Managed IT - Our cost-effective business IT support solutions
Our cost-effective business IT support services are aimed at meeting the unique requirements of your organisation.
We provide you with expert consultancy transforming your operations and driving maximum efficiency. Our dedicated help desk provides you access to a member of the team within 30 minutes during our standard office hours and our support is also available on evenings and weekends.
We understand that the requirements and level of IT knowledge in every company is different, which is why we have four levels available to ensure we support all businesses needs – our packages are Lite, Remote, Standard and Business.
Our Lite package provides you with the essentials and more, our Remote package provides you with mobile management protection, our Standard package adds extras such as dark web scanning and our Business package gives you the ultimate protection, ensuring your business has the greatest IT defence.
All our support contracts include 24x7 Monitoring, Patching and Reporting, which alert our technical team to potential problems, enabling us to rectify these before they manifest and affect your business.
For more information or a quote please contact us on 01452 238866 or email support@gogloscomms.co.uk for more information.
IS BUSINESS BROADBAND RIGHT FOR YOUR ORGANISATION?
Reliable broadband is an essential part of a business’s success. From improving team efficiencies to minimising downtime, great connectivity controls how well your operations run on a daily basis.
As a business owner, you may wonder if you need a dedicated broadband connection. Whether you run a smaller business or work from home, having business broadband is the most cost-effective and secure option to go for.
Why Should I Get Business Broadband?
Business broadband is a dedicated internet connection for daily operations in an office or workspace. While home broadband supports personal use, business connectivity is designed to meet a larger demand of internet users.
The benefits of business broadband:
Reliable connectivity - Business broadband is usually tied with service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure guaranteed repair timeframes if your network has a fault.
Priority customer service - Depending on your broadband deal, your provider will resolve connectivity issues more quickly with dedicated customer support. They’ll prioritise your call to minimise any downtime.
Higher bandwidth — Business broadband is made for bandwidth-intense activities. It can handle more data, users, and applications without affecting speed or connectivity.
Better speeds - Most broadband providers prioritise business traffic, meaning you’ll benefit from a download speed of up to 1Gbps, such as full fibre (FTTP).
Static IP address - An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identifier for your computer. At home, your IP address changes every time you connect to the internet. A static IP address won’t change, meaning you can host your server or website, enable remote access and improve the quality of your hosted phone system.
More secure - With a static IP address, you can enable virtual private networks (VPNs) so remote workers can safely connect to your business network.
Can I Use Home Broadband for Business?
In hybrid workspaces, home broadband seems like a sensible solution for cutting business costs. But as we’ve seen, business broadband offers more value, like guaranteed SLAs and increased bandwidth, in supporting your digital transformation.
In 2023, the average broadband speed for UK households was 73.21Mbps. With business broadband options like SoGEA and FTTP, you can secure download speeds between 80Mbps and 1 Gbps.
Even if you work remotely, business broadband ensures you have a reliable connection just for office use. Other household members can rely on a separate network, keeping your business safe from slow speeds and potential downtime.
Types of Business Broadband
We offer the following business broadband services:
Full fibre broadband - Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) uses fibre optic cables to deliver the fastest speed and reliability on offer. Promises speeds of up to 1Gbps and an excellent solution, alongside VoIP telephony, for the ISDN Switch Off.
Fibre broadband without a landline - SoGEA connects to the local exchange through fibre optic cables. It requires no landline, guaranteeing dedicated bandwidth and faster speeds of up to 80Mps.
Standard fibre broadband - Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) is readily available broadband that delivers faster speeds than ASDL. Relies on fibre optic cables and copper wires.
We offer enterprise leased lines for large businesses, giving you access to a private network used only by your offices.
Get Superfast Fibre Broadband with Go Gloucestershire Communications LTD
Please contact us direct for more information on: 01452 238866 or email support@gogloscomms.co.uk
We're helping companies like yours become more efficient!
We're helping companies like yours become more efficient
The professional services industry certainly has it's challenges - juggling client demands, regulations, business growth, team productivity, the list goes on!
Let Go Gloucestershire Communications Ltd help - we're the go-to expert for professional services companies, offering cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and pave the way for digital transformation.
Whether you outsource to us as a Managed Service Provider (MSP), or use us to support your in-house team, we’ll provide a tailored solution to your needs.
Book a FREE, no obligation quote with our team today to discover how we can support you
WE NOW OFFER VEHICLE TRACKING!
We can now offers web-based solutions such as vehicle tracking and asset (equipment) tracking.
You have the benefit of total visibility of your vehicles and assets (such as trailers and plant equipment). Our tracking and asset systems will reduce travel time, mileage and vehicle running costs.
Quickly Pinpoint your Vehicles
See vehicles nearby for urgent call-outs
Integration with Google Maps for ease of use
Colour-coded routes to show speed at each stage of the journey
Use Google Maps and Street View photography to see exact location of an incident
Accurate journey histories
View current position and status of driver and vehicles via gps satellites
Access using a web browser or on a phone/mobile device with an APP
Save Time and Reduce Costs
Get daily timesheet reports for individual drivers or a group of vehicles
See details of journeys made including start / finish times, arrival at first destination and departure from last destination
Determine whether vehicles are used for unauthorised trips during the day or after hours
See time on site to assist with client queries, driver pay and customer invoicing
Increase control of overtime costs
Reduce Costs and Manage Risk
View driver scores based on speed, acceleration and braking
See driver speeds compared to other professional road users for the same stretch of road
Evaluate where driving styles can be improved to prevent risk of accidents and reduce fuel consumption
Reduce maintenance costs
Reduce fuel costs
Improve Driver Safety
The “safe speed“ is sometimes lower than the legal signposted speed limit. Know your “safe speeds”
Fleet driving style league table reports
Educate drivers so they know the safe speeds on their route
Alerts to your Inbox
Specify an area where drivers should or shouldn’t be operating
Set up “prohibited zones” - this can help avoid employees disappearing off to their home during work hours
Set up “mandatory zones”, the area that the vehicle must remain in
Get instant email alerts allowing immediate response
Improve Productivity
Analyse the data to identify the best drivers, make sense of mileage and fuel costs, and remove regulatory paperwork headaches
Access a vast, yet uncomplicated array of reports. Summary time sheets and out of hours usage can all be sent to your inbox
Mobile and web-based reports
DASHCAM INTEGRATION
Not only can you track your vehicles you can integrate a DashCam so that you can record the road ahead and if an incident happens you have instant access to the footage.
Capture HD 1080p footage of any trip
By integrating a DashCam as part of the part of the platform which provides immediate HD1080p event footage as well as the ability to recall any historic footage remotely from the device either via a map or the built-in timeline function can help confirm the fault of the incident and speed up insurance claims.
Using AI technology, customers will be notified via video about critical events which are reviewed and categorised.
Integrated vehicle camera
Driver footage
With the camera’s dual lens capability, you are able to see footage of both the road in front of the vehicle and the driver. If an accident impact is caught on camera, you can check to see whether the driver bears any responsibility, such as if they were on the phone or experienced any other distractions.
Automatic uploads
Certain events will always be recorded by the dashcam and uploaded to the server without you having to request them.
When the vehicle starts/ stops
Impacts (from both the dashboard and the driver angles)
Moderate and severe acceleration, braking and cornering
Road bumps
Calendar of available footage
Located within the updated dashcam footage report, the calendar tells you exactly when there is footage available for you to request within the last three months. Days with available footage are marked on top of the screen, and the bottom bar graph shows the times of the day for which footage exists.
Please contact us direct for more information on: 01452 238866 or email support@gogloscomms.co.uk
