IP Telecom’s Rory Whelan on VoIP as the Smart Alternative to Traditional Telephony

With the 2027 landline switch-off on the horizon, Irish businesses are being forced to rethink their approach to business communication. In a recent article with Comms Link discussing VoIP as an Alternative to traditional telecommunication, IP Telecom’s Head of Marketing, Rory Whelan, joined a panel of experts highlighting why VoIP is not just a viable replacement but a smarter, greener, and more future-ready solution.

Rory emphasised that sustainability is now an essential priority for businesses. The outdated telecom infrastructure, reliant on energy-draining copper lines and bulky on-premises equipment, is simply not viable in today's digital economy. VoIP technology confidently replaces this legacy system, harnessing advanced networks such as fiber broadband, 5G, and cloud platforms to drive efficiency and innovation.

Businesses using VoIP reduce electrical waste, cut energy consumption, and support more flexible working practices. It enables businesses to replace desk-bound handsets with laptops and mobile applications, allowing teams to work efficiently from any location while minimising their environmental impact.

Beyond the environmental case, the business benefits of VoIP are clear. VoIP services eliminate expensive line rental fees and often offer dramatically lower call costs than traditional telephony. At IP Telecom, for example, calls to Irish landlines are free, allowing businesses to redirect budget elsewhere.

VoIP enhances mobility, making it perfect for hybrid teams and remote employees. Users can call from any internet-enabled device, and features like call forwarding, voicemail, auto attendants, and CRM integrations keep businesses connected and responsive.

Crucially, VoIP is highly scalable, making it easy for companies to expand or adapt their communications as their business evolves. This flexibility, combined with clearer voice quality and reliability supported by dedicated business broadband, makes VoIP the natural replacement for outdated landlines.

Since 2010, IP Telecom has been at the forefront of delivering VoIP solutions designed specifically for Irish businesses. As Ireland’s leading business-to-business telephony expert, IP Telecom provides scalable, secure, and easy-to-deploy VoIP products that integrate seamlessly with popular platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Zoho, Zendesk and secure voice payments solutions.

With thousands of Irish SMEs and enterprises already on board, IP Telecom continues to help businesses reduce costs, improve flexibility, and future-proof their communications infrastructure.

For businesses looking to prepare for the future while improving service, productivity, and sustainability, VoIP offers a clear path forward and IP Telecom is ready to help.