All IP in Switzerland is coming tomorrow!
Prompted by the gradual obsolescence of ISDN/RNIS technology, Swisscom began in 2013 to migrate analog telephone lines (ISDN/RNIS) to the Internet Protocol (IP) (VoIP). According to initial information from the provider, all Swiss businesses were supposed to have been migrated by 2017; a new timeline is now available. The Jura and Bernese Jura regions are currently migration , and the regions Valais, Fribourg , and Neuchâtel are expected to follow during the first quarter. In Q3, it will be the turn of Vaud and Genève. Normally, each business should be notified of the switch to the VoIP their municipality by the provider at least 6 months in advance, so don’t be surprised if you haven’t received anything yet!
Schedule for the migration All IP
Since mid-2018, the first four major regions have been converted for business customers. In the remaining regions, small business customers will fully switch to IP by the end of March 2019. Large business customers will be switched to IP by the end of September 2019.
Q1 2019
Valais – Fribourg – Neuchâtel
Q3 2019
Vaud – Genève
IP (or Internet Protocol) has become a global standard for communications. For telephony, it offers an enriched experience, with a quality equivalent or even superior to that of ISDN. For example, IP provides an unparalleled voice communication quality with High Definition voice. IP also provides an enhanced communication experience, with multimedia: video, files, additional residential and business services.
Our recommendations for making the right move
Be sure to read your provider’s offer carefully; in fact, most providers will offer you a small box (a gateway VoIP) that connects between your current PBX/PABX and the internet line. This system is convenient because it provides a quick solution to ensure compatibility with the VoIP; however, you’ll be billed for the setup costs of this box through a new phone subscription, plus the technician’s service fee. The solution is fine, but there are two points you need to be aware of! First, these boxes aren’t compatible with next-generation systems like Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams, so you’ll have to switch gateways again VoIP when you want to migrate to a more up-to-date solution—which means you’ll end up paying for installation services twice. Second, some providers take advantage of this transition to get you to sign new contracts that lock you into their service for several more years. We recommend working with a neutral IT partner. They will be able to provide you with the best advice by offering a solution that allows you to freely switch providers at any time.
Compare! There are more solutions than you think. You too have the right to the latest technologies for your company, and above all at prices more accessible than you might think!
Aim for a long-term strategy rather than a short-term one. Of course, it’s easier to implement the least expensive solution with the bare minimum of effort today; however, the telecommunications and collaboration market is evolving rapidly. You’ll quickly find yourself limited when it comes to the new possibilities offered by these solutions UCC such as Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. There are other low-cost solutions that will allow you to proceed migration transition while aligning with a long-term growth strategy.
Take this opportunity to add new features that will enhance team collaboration within your company. We think it’s a shame to pay for a new IP phone system just to replace an aging one without adding any real value. For the same price, you could switch to advanced unified communications systems such as Skype for Business or Teams which will also integrate with your Microsoft infrastructure. The implementation time is just as fast as for any other system.
To be noted during your transition
The switch to IP is not only for traditional telephony, but also for many other applications that communicate using your traditional fixed connection. There are also solutions for your alarm systems, lift phone, modem application, fax, buildings.
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