BT Ireland’s Sarah Bradley talks us through the ins and outs of the copper switch-off and how Irish businesses can prepare. When transitioning to an IP voice solution, Bradley says that it’s crucial for businesses to thoroughly assess their current and future needs. According to Bradley, the number one concern for businesses is the reliability of IP voice solutions. “As voice services become digital, delivered over fibre internet services, businesses become more dependent on their fibre internet connection. “The copper switch-off doesn’t cause these issues of course, but it does impact our resilience to these severe weather events.