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Connecting Zoiper Desktop to Plexatalk

Posted on 26 June 2026

Whether you’re working remotely, setting up a new workstation, or simply prefer using a desktop softphone, Zoiper is one of the most popular third-party VoIP applications for making and receiving SIP calls from your computer. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, it’s widely used with hosted VoIP and cloud PBX providers thanks to its straightforward …Read more.

How to Keep Your Landline Without a Landline

Posted on 19 June 2026

For more than a century, the traditional UK landline has been a household essential. But that is changing rapidly. As the nationwide PSTN and ISDN switch-off continues, millions of copper phone lines are being retired and replaced with newer digital technologies. At the same time, many homeowners are moving to alternative internet services such as …Read more.

Do Burglar Alarm Systems Work with VoIP? Our Real-World Testing Results

Posted on 18 June 2026

Do Burglar Alarm Systems Work with VoIP? Our Real-World Test Results with a Yale Alarm System As the UK moves towards the nationwide PSTN switch-off, millions of homes are replacing traditional analogue phone lines with modern VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services. While the change brings benefits such as lower costs and greater flexibility, it …Read more.

TCP vs UDP vs TLS for VoIP: Which SIP Transport Should You Use?

Posted on 15 June 2026

When people think about VoIP phone systems, they often focus on call quality, broadband speeds, or the phones themselves. What many don’t realise is that one of the most important factors in how reliably a VoIP service operates is the SIP transport protocol being used underneath. A common misconception is that “SIP is SIP” and …Read more.

How to Keep Your Landline When Switching to OneStream Broadband

Posted on 9 June 2026

Introduction to OneStream Broadband OneStream is one of the UK’s fastest-growing broadband providers, offering affordable fibre and full-fibre broadband services to homes across the country. Built on major UK broadband networks, OneStream has gained popularity by combining competitive pricing with fast download speeds and simple switching processes, making it an attractive alternative to larger providers. …Read more.

EE Digital Home Phone Problems: Common Issues, Fixes & Alternatives

Posted on 6 June 2026

EE Digital Home Phone is EE’s internet-based home phone service, designed to replace traditional copper landlines as part of the UK’s ongoing transition to digital telephony. Instead of using the old Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), calls are routed over a broadband connection, allowing customers to continue using a home phone service as analogue networks …Read more.

EE Digital Home Phone vs VoIP: Which Option Is Best for Your Home?

Posted on 6 June 2026

If you’re an EE customer with a traditional landline, you may have recently received a letter or email explaining that your phone service is being moved to Digital Home Phone. This is part of the UK’s nationwide switch-off of the old copper telephone network, which is affecting millions of households across the country. Many customers …Read more.

5 Best Residential VoIP Providers in the UK (2026 Compared)

Posted on 4 June 2026

With the UK PSTN switch-off now less than a year away, millions of households are looking for a replacement for their traditional landline. Residential VoIP providers offer a flexible alternative, allowing you to keep your phone number, reduce costs and make calls over your broadband connection. As the traditional phone network (PSTN) gets phased out, …Read more.

How to Stay with Plusnet and Keep Your Landline Number

Posted on 4 June 2026

For many years, Plusnet customers have enjoyed straightforward broadband packages, competitive pricing, and reliable service. That’s why many people have been surprised to learn that Plusnet is no longer offering traditional home phone services and is encouraging customers who still want a landline to move to EE instead. While moving to EE may be the …Read more.

Can I Use My Own Router with EE Digital Phone?

Posted on 2 June 2026

If you’re wondering whether you can use your own router with EE Digital Home Phone, the short answer is: not fully. EE’s Digital Home Phone service is closely tied to EE’s own broadband hardware. While you may be able to use a third-party router for internet access in some setups, EE’s digital voice service typically …Read more.