Alternative IP Services Offered by EC Computers
2026 sees the last year before the national switch‑off of legacy phone services — a major step in the UK’s move away from copper-based networks. By January 2027, every remaining PSTN line must be replaced with a digital alternative such as full fibre or SoGEA. Existing phone numbers will also need to be ported away to IP voice solutions.
Check what you currently use
If you’re still running on:
- PSTN phone lines
- ADSL
- FTTC
- Legacy alarm/door entry/EPOS/modem-based systems
…you’ll need to plan your upgrade now.
From our Bristol base, we work with carefully chosen tier 1 and technology partners to deliver clients like you, bespoke, scale-able solutions to meet the specific need you have. Below you will find a service summary of our IP Services to help you understand your options..
🚀 Full Fibre (FTTP)
Full Fibre (FTTP) delivers ultrafast, highly reliable internet directly into your premises using 100% fibre infrastructure.
Benefits
- ⚡ Ultra‑reliable speeds with minimal downtime
- 🔮 Future‑proof for growing business demands and cloud adoption
- 🏎️ Low latency ideal for video conferencing, VoIP, and real‑time apps
- 📤 Higher upload speeds for backups, remote workers, and collaboration tools
Use‑Cases
- Cloud‑centric businesses (Microsoft 365, Azure, VoIP)
- High‑performance environments (design, engineering, finance)
- Multi‑site organisations needing consistency
🌐 SoGEA Broadband
SoGEA provides broadband without relying on a traditional copper phone line.
Benefits
- ☎️ No analogue phone line required (PSTN‑free)
- 💷 Lower costs than broadband + phone bundles
- 🔧 Simplified setup and fewer components
- 🏢 Stable connection ideal for SMEs
Use‑Cases
- PSTN‑replacement ahead of the 2026 switch‑off
- Offices, shops, salons needing affordable broadband
- Businesses using VoIP telephony
☎️ VoIP Telephony
Modern cloud‑based calling that replaces traditional landlines.
Benefits
- 💰 Lower call costs, especially for international calling
- 🌍 Work anywhere with mobile & desktop apps
- 🎛️ Advanced features—IVR, call queues, recordings, CRM links
- ➕ Scales easily with new users/extensions
Use‑Cases
- Professional call handling for customer‑facing teams
- Remote & hybrid working
- Replacing ISDN or analogue phone systems
🔗 Leased Lines
A private, dedicated internet connection with guaranteed speed and uptime.
Benefits
- 📶 Symmetrical speeds up & down
- 🛡️ SLA‑backed uptime guarantees
- 📈 Consistent performance regardless of local traffic
- 🧩 Ideal for business‑critical operations
Use‑Cases
- High‑data‑usage organisations
- Financial services, healthcare, logistics
- Businesses hosting cloud services or servers
💬 Cloud Communications (3CX)
A unified communication system integrating calls, messaging, meetings and more.
Benefits
- 🎯 One platform for all communications
- ☁️ Cloud or on‑prem hosting options
- 📱 Mobile & softphone apps
- 🔗 CRM/helpdesk integrations
Use‑Cases
- Businesses modernising their communications
- Hybrid and remote teams
- Organisations wanting all comms tools in one place
🔒 VPN Connectivity & Networking
Secure solutions enabling remote access and inter‑site networking.
Benefits
- 🧑💻 Secure remote access for staff
- 🔐 Encrypted connections supporting compliance
- 🖥️ Improved diagnostics & network visibility
- 🌍 Supports multi‑site environments
Use‑Cases
- Remote workforce support
- Protecting sensitive data systems (HR, finance)
- Linking multiple branches
📡 WAN Bonding Solutions
Combine multiple internet links (fibre, 5G, DSL, satellite) into one fast, resilient connection.
Benefits
- 🔁 Failover protection—no downtime if one line fails
- 🚀 Higher combined speeds
- 🌄 Good for rural/poor coverage areas
- 🏭 Excellent for uptime‑critical operations
Use‑Cases
- Rural businesses
- EPOS & payment systems
- Logistics & operational environments needing constant connectivity
🛰️ Dedicated Internet Services
Fully managed, enterprise‑grade connectivity tailored to your needs.
Benefits
- 🧰 End‑to‑end management—routing, IPs, infrastructure
- 📝 Custom design specific to your business
- 📈 Scalable for future growth
- 🎧 Direct support from EC Computers engineers
Use‑Cases
- Large multi‑site organisations
- Businesses hosting internal/cloud platforms
- Companies requiring full control of networking
Take action now, Why? Too protect your business, your customers, and your reputation!
How? Talk to our Tech Team on 0117 200 1000 or Let our Technical and Sales teams call you: – Contact us
