Reflecting on 2023: A Remarkable Year of Progress and Achievement for RCG
Hello and welcome to Rose Communications Group’s annual review! We are pleased to bring back this old tradition of ours with a bang and showcase the remarkable achievements of the past year. We deeply appreciate your connection and involvement with us throughout 2023 and into 2024. This blog summarises our key accomplishments and milestones, reflecting […]
The Big Switch Off 2027: Next Steps
Openreach has pushed back the final switch-off date for copper-based phone lines and broadband. While initially planned for December 2025, the deadline is now set for January 31, 2027. Some businesses are already embracing this digital transformation and stepping strong in the competition. However, it is important to highlight that there are several disadvantages if […]
How Telecommunications is Revolutionising Healthcare
With the healthcare landscape constantly evolving and progressing, connectivity has become increasingly important. It’s not just about making calls anymore—telecommunications now play a crucial role in how patients access care and how healthcare professionals deliver results. From facilitating remote consultations and sending gentle SMS reminders to managing patient relationships and empowering individuals to manage their […]
5 Reasons to use Alfonica SMS for Business
What would you check first – an email or an SMS message? For most people, it’s an SMS message, because they’re short, quick to read and easy to respond to. You don’t even need to unlock your phone to read them, they often appear on your lock screen. More businesses are choosing to use SMS […]
What’s the big deal about the big switch off anyway?
Chances are you might have heard of the ISDN or PSTN switch off, which will take place in 2025. In simple terms, this means that traditional phone lines will be switched off and calls will be made over the internet instead. To make things easier and tackle the jargon, we’ll call this “the big switch […]
Getting to know Maxi Rose, CEO
Here at Alfonica and RCUK, we attribute success to the hard work of our team, but we know that great leadership matters too. We’re very fortunate to have Maxi Rose steering the ship, as he leads by example and makes every member of staff feel valued, challenged and supported. Rebecca Wood, our Head of Marketing, […]
2025 Say Goodbye to your Landline
In the United Kingdom, the technology that supports landline telephones will be phased out by 2025. Every house phone in the UK will be switched to an internet-based connection rather than a traditional copper-wire landline, The major operators in the UK have confirmed this change. But what exactly is a landline phone, and how does it […]
RCG is now a Living Wage accredited employer
Our Living Wage commitment means that everyone working at RCG receives a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 in the UK or £10.85 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour. With this commitment, we joined more than 7000 other companies who support […]
What’s the ISDN switch off and how will it affect my business?
Back in 2015, BT announced they will switch off the PSTN and ISDN networks in 2025. This is the biggest change in the telecoms industry for over 30 years, but how will it affect your business? We’ve covered everything you need to know to help you prepare for the approaching deadline. What is the PSTN […]
Support the GOSH Charity and Clear Out Your Clutter
Your chance to help sick children and the environment at the same time! Every day at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), 600 patients arrive. Every day, medical professionals there provide 63 specialist services. 54% of the children treated are from outside London. GOSH is one of the top 3 children’s research hospitals in the WORLD. […]
