For more information, contact:
Gunnar Reinholdsen
Co-founder, iotcomms.io
gunnar@iotcomms.io
+46 72 240 9595
Digitalization is rapidly progressing, while millions of devices such as cameras, alarms, telecare, intercom systems, and similar, are still connected to the network through analogue interfaces provided by the old Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
As maintaining the legacy PSTN network becomes increasingly difficult and expensive, several European operators are in the process of closing their PSTN infrastructure and migrating to an All-IP network. This shift is essential for modern telecommunications, enabling faster, more flexible, and more cost-effective communication services.
A report by the UK’s Broadband Stakeholder Group examines the challenges of this migration, focusing on four European operators. You can read the full report here: http://www.broadbanduk.org.
One of the main challenges is maintaining critical data services, such as security or fire alarm monitoring, remote health, or social care systems. Many of these services were designed for analogue PSTN lines and may not function reliably over an IP network. This creates a dual challenge: operators must carefully manage the timing of the PSTN shutdown, while enterprises must ensure continuity of service. Ultimately, users could be affected if these services fail during the transition.
To address these challenges, we developed our Alarmbridge Service, which facilitates a smooth transition to an All-IP network. Alarmbridge helps operators and enterprises maintain service continuity, ensures critical systems remain operational, and reduces the risk of disruption during the migration.
As the migration from PSTN to All-IP accelerates across Europe, planning ahead and adopting reliable transition solutions is more important than ever. With services like Alarmbridge, organizations can embrace the benefits of digital networks without compromising on the reliability of their essential devices.
