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With the news of the discontinuation of Telkom's Primary Rate ISDN services, a lot of businesses are having to consider alternative options to ensure the continuation of their telephony services. Let's face it, communication has become an essential lifeline of any business. Bigger businesses have previously used PRI or Primary Rate ISDN services linked to an onsite switchboard. Telkom will no longer offer or support this service as of the 31st December 2020. So now is the time to change. [...]

This article was written by Strategic Online Marketing Services As a digital marketing agency, we receive multiple calls daily, which is one of the reasons we look to future proof our business telecoms with a cloud based PBX. Buying and maintaining a traditional switchboard or PBX service is an expensive exercise, and these costs can increase significantly when you include the wiring, equipment, proprietary phones and installation fees. With a cloud based PBX, all you need is a reliable internet [...]

Switch Telecom’s Facebook page: Click Here. Competition ends on the 11th of September 2020. Giveaway applies to South African residents only. Winner will be announced on the 18th of September 2020 on Facebook. Terms and Conditions apply.

It’s been 27 days since the government announced the lockdown of our country. The lockdown has had a massive impact on the way we communicate as individuals and, for those that can; the way we conduct business. As we all come to terms with the COVID-19 outbreak, we’d like to take this opportunity to share the steps that we have taken to ensure that we continue to offer the levels of service that you expect from Switch Telecom: Our primary [...]

Do you need a VoIP partner because you are thinking of starting to offer VoIP services to your existing client base? Or are you tired of working with an unreliable VoIP partner? Becoming a VoIP Reseller or VoIP Wholesaler is an exciting step for any business. Changing your current partner might seem less exciting. Choosing the right company in both instances can be daunting. Anecdotal evidence suggests that more and more South Africans are marrying later in life.  Being far [...]

Grandstream’s advanced line of IP phones, voice conferencing solutions, and analogue telephone adapters (ATAs) will now be available to purchase from Switch Telecom. Switch Telecom's clients and resellers will now have access to the latest technologically advanced IP Telephony powered by Grandstream. Take advantage of our special launch prices on a number of the Grandstream cordless and desktop phones. You can also choose from a range of Reception and Executive desktop phones for your business. Most importantly, all IP devices [...]

Technologies, such as VoIP, Fibre and LTE are changing the way South African's communicate.  In terms of fixed-line connectivity, Fibre is considered the latest and greatest. It uses Fibre optic cables which means it's very fast and much more stable. And because it doesn’t use traditional copper cables it's also theft and weather-proof. LTE can also have similar benefits depending on a number of factors. Large volumes of businesses and homeowners are changing from connectivity mediums such as ADSL and [...]

With the ever-increasing cost of living and cost of doing business in South Africa, choosing to move to a VoIP Telephone system is a no brainer. However, picking the right VoIP provider for your needs is not always as easy as it may seem. So how do you narrow down your selection and choose the right provider? The following guidelines should enable you to select a VoIP provider who will meet your requirements: How to pick from the best VoIP [...]

Nowadays the Private Security Industry in South Africa is thriving. Homeowners and Businesses alike are signing up for sophisticated systems to protect their assets.  Most people are taking a layered approach to their security, such as electric fences, CCTV solutions and armed response. Similarly to the Security Industry, the deployment of VoIP solutions has also greatly increased. Unfortunately, some of the key factors that make VoIP so attractive have also become it's Achilles heel. VoIP allows for flexibility and accessibility [...]

Nail guns have replaced hammers overtime in the construction industry. They are powerful, easy to operate and boost productivity for nailing tasks. However, nail guns are a leading cause of injury among residential ‘carpenters’. They are responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year in the United States alone. Puncture wounds to the hands and fingers are most common. More serious injuries, such as a nail to the head, leg and thigh often occur. The Industrial and Construction [...]