Analogue signals and digital signals are both forms of communication that are used to transmit and receive data. Originally, most businesses used analogue signals, but in the modern age, digital signals were developed and became faster and more efficient in carrying information, mitigating data loss during transmission and ensuring transmitted data is accurate.

Before the end of 2025, the UK will switch off analogue services for phone lines. This is because analogue equipment is expensive, difficult to maintain and inaccessible compared to digital equipment. It's most likely that your business is using digital lines already for phone communication, but many other functions such as security systems, fire alarms, CCTV and card payment systems may be using an analogue line and could potentially stop working when the analogue services are retired in 2025.

If all this sounds confusing or you want to check that your services need to be switched over to digital before the analogue switch off, get in touch with Pearce IT today. Call us on 01452 222 000 or email us at hello@pearceit.co.uk. We are currently offering a free business telecoms review, so contact us to find out more.