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An upgraded network brings new opportunities

Upgrading communication services

Across the UK, businesses are getting switched-on. This means that many phone, broadband and ISDN services across the UK are being upgraded to BT’s new nationwide next-generation network*. BT delivers network services to over 700 telecoms suppliers that provide phone, internet and mobile services to customers across the UK. So, even though you may not be a direct customer of BT, your services may still be carried over the BT network, and therefore you may be affected by these changes.

Opening the door to the future

Businesses are increasingly expecting more of their IT and communications services. Now you’re used to using the Internet and communications on the move it’s possible that the next step is to make your communications more joined-up and intuitive.

The products and services of tomorrow

Businesses not already connected to an alternative next-generation network may soon be able to benefit from a new range of products and services enabled by BT’s next-generation network. These services will be developed by a whole range of telecoms suppliers.

Many of these products and services will be based on a more advanced and flexible technology called Internet Protocol, and they’ll allow you to communicate and connect with your customers like never before. switched-on means you may soon be using BT’s robust, reliable network with the ability to manage new types of data in the future.

Next-generation network – a telecoms industry partnership

Alternative next-generation networks already operate successfully in the UK and some people are experiencing their benefits. BT’s introduction of a new next-generation network on a nationwide scale is a great example of collaboration between the telecoms industry, engineers, technology experts, government and business.

* If you are connected to a cable service, are a customer of Kingston Communications in East Yorkshire, or do not require a BT line for your phone, broadband or ISDN services, you won't be affected by the rollout of BT’s new telecommunications network. In these instances, your current telecommunications arrangements will continue to apply. Mobile services will not be directly affected.