The UK-wide Digital Switchover is underway and will affect numerous devices within businesses - from telephone lines to lifts, alarms and payment machines. Connecting Cambridgeshire in partnership with FarrPoint is hosting free informational events and webinars to help businesses adapt to the switchover, ensuring a smooth transition.
Telecoms providers (like BT, Virgin Media, Sky & TalkTalk) are decommissioning their analogue services and are moving to fully digital networks across the whole of the UK. This means that analogue phone lines in residential and business premises are being replaced by digital equivalents. For businesses, this transition may mean you need to upgrade existing systems such as telephone lines, alarms, lift alarms and payment machines.
The transition has already started and is set to be completed by January 2027, therefore we urge businesses to attend our information sessions to better understand how they might be affected.
Businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The webinar will be led by FarrPoint Principal Consultant (this will open in a new window)Steve Smith. Steve specialises in digital infrastructure and telecoms strategy. He has extensive experience helping organisations navigate the Digital Switchover, delivering clear, practical guidance on complex technical changes.
Each session includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
In addition to our webinars, we’re hosting two face-to-face workshops in September to give businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough hands-on support with the Digital Switchover. These interactive sessions will provide practical guidance on the transition, allowing you to ask questions directly and discuss your specific business needs with industry expert Steve Smith.
Location: (this will open in a new window)South Cambs Connect, Cambourne Business Park(this will open in a new window)
Location: (this will open in a new window)Eco Innovation Centre, Peterborough
Please note that the workshop venue is only accessible by stairs. If this is a concern, we invite you to join a webinar session instead.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared. Sign up today and ensure your business is ready for the Digital Switchover. If you have any further questions about the events, get in touch.
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