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Is it time to switch to VOIP?

When it comes to office communications, one thing has remained central to running a successful business for the last 80 years or so, and that is the need for a telephone line. It is testament to the usefulness of the telephone that we still rely so heavily on it to this day. When starting a…

17th December 201717th December 2017 Chris Price Business tips, VoiP

The landline phone’s days appear to be numbered

Do you know the number of your landline phone off by heart? No, neither do I. Yes, I could tell you my mobile number in a second, but the landline? Nobody calls that number except those PPI marketers and computer scammers. And my mum. And it seems I am not alone. The rise of mobile…

22nd October 201422nd October 2014 Stuart O'Connor Broadband, Facebook, Gadgets, Home Appliances, Internet, Mobile phones

£6 a year broadband tax heading to UK households

A £6 a year tax will be added to your landline telephone bill, Chancellor Alastair Darling has revealed today. A further 50p per month will be added to the bill for each extra phone line installed in residents' houses. Following…

10th December 20095th February 2017 Gerald Lynch Broadband, Internet, Tech Digest news

UK directory enquiries goes free – by ad-funding

Yet another directory enquiries company is launching in the UK (adding to the 400 already in existence), but 0800 100 100 claims to be different – as the name suggests, it’s actually free to use from mobiles and landlines.

8th February 2008 Dave Walker Mobile phones

Doro launches NeoBio range of designer home phones

Swedish consumer electronics company Doro has announced the launch of its NeoBio range of cordless DECT home telephones. Apparently, it's all about organic design, with NeoBio originating from an industrial design trend called "Neo Naturalism" which focuses on harnessing the…

18th September 20071st March 2016 Andy Merrett Home Appliances

Philips new colour screen CD5351S DECT cordless phone

Philips have revealed their new CD5351S DECT cordless phone which has a bright colour screen and colour-coded menu system making its features easy to access and use. It has a slim-line, ergonomically designed handset and curved docking station which…

14th November 2006 Andy Merrett Gadgets

Free Skype UK to UK landline calls for next 6 months…

Skype is offering its UK subscribers free calls to UK landlines for the next six months, provided they buy a minimum of £10 Skype Credit. Yes, not totally free, is it, but still sounds like a decent deal if you…

19th October 200620th December 2015 Andy Merrett Broadband

Nissan unveils zero-emissions ice cream van

Amazon announces Kindle Oasis with adjustable warm light

Microsoft introduces eye-controlled games for those with mobility problems

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR game to launch Friday

Boundary unveils completely flexible home security system

Smart speakers could be used to detect cardiac arrest, say researchers

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