uk telecoms market

The UK telecoms market was de-regulated in 1981 ceasing the monopoly that was then held by British Telecommunications (Formerly the GPO Telephones).

Many manufacturers and PTTs in the global telecoms market came into the UK telecoms market to grab whatever slice of it they could.  Some stayed for a few years then bailed out leaving a more stable UK telecoms market.  Initially there were one or two least cost routing providers like Mercury Communications (now a name from the past but part of the Cable and Wireless organisation) who were major players in the UK telecoms market but in the 1990s and early 2000s the rate at which LCR companies appeared then disappeared was horrendous and left many with bitter tastes in their mouths.  Consequently some will not countenance any provider other than BT.

The number of telephone systems available in the UK telecoms market is large.  Picking features and facilities is easy as most of them have all the basics.  The system that is right for you is basically pleasing to the eye and that meets your budget and provides the essential feature you need.  You’ll find it at TelephoneSystemsDirect on 0800 652 8052.

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