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Understanding the scale of the challenge The January 2027 PSTN deadline carries real consequences, and understanding the ongoing PSTN Transition is essential for anyone relying on traditional lines. Traditional analogue landlines will simply stop working after that date. For alarm systems that rely on PSTN connectivity to communicate with Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs), this means […]
Understanding the retail security crisis The numbers tell a stark story. Independent retailers are losing significant revenue to theft, prompting urgent calls from industry leaders for government intervention. Hetal Patel, national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, has expressed strong encouragement about the prospect of targeted security grants specifically designed for independent businesses. This […]
What BS 5839-1:2025 actually requires The new standard gets specific about alarm transmission equipment for Category L systems: the ones responsible for summoning the Fire and Rescue Service when things go wrong. Two performance criteria matter most: Single-path failures must reach the ARC within 90 seconds. That’s your window. If one signalling path drops, the […]
The infrastructure collapse nobody’s talking about Copper wire has powered UK telecommunications for over a century. It’s embedded in hospitals, schools, emergency services, and the alarm systems clients depend on daily. With critical hardware becoming outdated, the need for upgrades is now urgent. But here’s the thing: the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has become […]
The price increases starting April 2026 The financial impact will be significant. The upcoming PSTN Challenge will make this transition even more critical. According to Openreach’s recent warning, any business still running copper-based Wholesale Line Rental (WLR) products faces a tiered price structure starting April 2026: April 1, 2026: 20% price increase July 1, 2026: […]
The industry warning you can’t ignore Leading security professionals are sounding the alarm about installer preparedness as the PSTN Switch-Off approaches. Industry guidance now recommends replacing analogue signalling with at least DP3-level dual-path connectivity, and experts are urging installers to engage customers early and plan upgrades proactively. The message is clear: waiting until the last […]
