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VoIP & Phone Systems for Media & Broadcasting in Carlisle
Modern communications for fast-paced media environments.
Media Expertise
We understand the specific telephony requirements and communication workflows of media businesses — ensuring every handset, call flow and integration is tailored to how your team works.
Tailored VoIP Packages
Bespoke VoIP and phone system packages designed specifically for the media sector, aligned with your team size, call volumes and integration needs.
London Based
Centrally located in the City of London, providing hands-on VoIP deployment, network configuration and face-to-face support for media firms.
Our VoIP solutions
Three routes to modern business telephony. We recommend the right one based on how your team actually works — not what generates the biggest commission.
Cloud Hosted
Hosted VoIP
Full cloud phone system
A complete business phone system hosted in the cloud — no PBX hardware on your premises. Calls route through secure data centres with automatic failover, giving you enterprise-grade reliability with zero maintenance. Scales from 2 users to 2,000.
- Auto-attendant, hunt groups & call queues
- Voicemail to email, call recording & analytics
- 200+ CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
- Softphone app for mobile & desktop
Most Popular
Microsoft Teams Voice
Calling inside Teams
Already using Microsoft Teams for chat and meetings? Add external calling directly inside Teams — one app for everything. Your team makes and receives calls from their existing Teams interface on desktop, mobile or IP handsets. No separate phone system needed.
- External calls directly from Microsoft Teams
- 2,000 UK landline & mobile minutes included
- Single app — chat, video, meetings & phone
- Works on desktop, mobile & IP handsets
Keep Your PBX
SIP Trunking
IP connectivity for existing PBX
Already have a PBX you're happy with? SIP trunking connects it to the internet instead of traditional ISDN lines — slashing your call costs while adding disaster recovery and flexible call routing. Keep your existing investment, modernise the connection.
- Lower call costs than ISDN
- Built-in disaster recovery & call rerouting
- Keep your existing PBX hardware
- ISDN switch-off ready (2025 deadline)
Media companies operate at pace, with editorial teams, sales staff, and content producers all needing flexible, reliable communications. Deadline pressure means missed calls and poor connectivity can directly impact revenue and content delivery.
Cloudswitched provides modern VoIP and Teams Voice for UK media businesses. Our flexible systems support the fast-paced communication patterns of editorial, sales, and production teams across your organisation.
Media in Carlisle
Operating as a media business in Carlisle means being part of a vibrant local economy. Carlisle is the principal city of Cumbria and serves as the commercial gateway between England and Scotland, with a diversified economy spanning manufacturing, food production, and professional services. The city's historic centre supports a strong independent retail and services sector, while industrial estates on the outskirts host manufacturing and distribution firms. The city hosts businesses across manufacturing, food production, professional services and more, providing media organisations with strong local demand.
Why Media Businesses Choose Carlisle
Media organisations in Carlisle benefit from the city's practical location. 3 hours 30 minutes by train from London Euston, providing the connectivity that media businesses need. The area around Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral, Hadrian's Wall (nearby) offers a professional setting for media operations.
Local Economy
Carlisle supports a productive local economy with key sectors in manufacturing, food production, professional services. Media firms operating here benefit from the broader economic activity, which creates opportunities for quality IT services.
Delivered in partnership with Fidelity Group
We've partnered with Fidelity Group — an award-winning UK hosted telephony provider — to deliver enterprise-grade VoIP solutions to businesses of all sizes. Their Horizon platform and our IT expertise means you get a phone system that's properly configured, integrated and supported.
Fraud Protection
Lifetime Warranty
24/7/365 Support
Our VoIP for Media
Editorial Team Flexibility
Softphones and mobile apps enabling journalists and editors to take calls from office, home, or in the field on their business number.
Advertising Sales Support
Direct lines, call recording, and CRM integration for advertising sales teams tracking client conversations and campaign bookings.
Complete Communication Solution
From hosted VoIP and Microsoft Teams Voice to SIP trunking and CRM integration, we cover every aspect of business telephony — ensuring your media business communicates efficiently across every channel.
Media businesses turn to us when
Their current IT provider does not understand broadcast infrastructure, media workflows, or Ofcom requirements
Edit suites and grading rooms are suffering from storage bottlenecks, dropped frames, or render failures
They need to migrate from legacy tape-based workflows to file-based or cloud-native production
Digital asset management is chaotic, with content scattered across disconnected drives and platforms
They have failed or fear failing a TPN (Trusted Partner Network) or studio security assessment
Playout or ingest systems are unreliable, risking Ofcom penalties and lost advertising revenue
They are scaling their content output and need infrastructure that grows with production demands
Remote and hybrid production workflows are not performing well enough for editors and producers
Cyber security concerns are growing as high-value unreleased content becomes a target for attackers
How it works
From first conversation to live phone system, we manage the entire process so the switch is seamless for your team.
1
Discovery & Recommendation
We assess your current phone setup, call volumes, team structure and remote working requirements. We check your broadband is suitable for VoIP and recommend the right system — hosted VoIP, Teams Voice or SIP trunking.
2
Configuration & Number Porting
We configure your entire phone system — call flows, auto-attendant menus, hunt groups, voicemail, user permissions and CRM integrations. We port your existing numbers so customers call the same number as before.
3
Handset Setup & Training
We pre-configure IP handsets, install softphone apps on laptops and mobiles, and provide hands-on training for your team. Everyone knows how to use the new system before we switch it on.
4
Go-Live & Ongoing Support
We manage the cutover to minimise disruption, monitor the system post-launch and provide ongoing technical support. Need a new user added, a call flow changed or a handset replaced? One call to us.
Why choose Cloudswitched for media VoIP?
Understanding of media industry communication patterns and deadline pressures
Teams Voice and softphone integration for modern newsroom environments
Call recording for advertising sales compliance and client records
Experience supporting publishers, broadcasters, and digital media companies
Flexible systems supporting remote and hybrid journalism
Why Cloudswitched for VoIP?
IT company first, telecoms provider second. That's why your phone system actually integrates with everything else.
IT company, not a telecoms reseller
We configure QoS, firewalls, VLANs and network settings properly — not just plug in phones and hope for the best. Your voice quality is our responsibility.
One point of contact
Phone system, internet connection and IT support — all managed by one team. No finger-pointing between providers when something goes wrong.
CRM integration done right
We don't just tick a box — we properly integrate your phone system with your CRM so screen pops, call logging and click-to-dial actually work reliably.
Right system, not the most expensive
If Microsoft Teams Voice is all you need, we won't upsell you a full hosted PBX. We recommend based on what fits your business, not our margin.
Network-first approach
We assess your broadband, configure QoS and test call quality before go-live. If your connection isn't good enough for VoIP, we'll fix that first — we do connectivity too.
Fraud protection included
VoIP fraud is real — hackers can run up thousands in international call charges overnight. Our systems include fraud detection and call barring to protect your business.
Seamless number porting
We manage the entire porting process — coordinating with carriers, scheduling the switchover and ensuring zero downtime. Your customers won't notice a thing.
Hybrid & remote ready
Softphone apps on every device mean your team can make and receive calls from their business number whether they're in the office, at home or on the road.
Scales instantly
Adding a new user takes minutes, not weeks. No engineer visits, no hardware orders, no waiting. Your phone system grows as fast as your business does.
Technology Infrastructure for Media in Carlisle
Media businesses in Carlisle require high-performance IT infrastructure to remain competitive. The city's connectivity supports the digital demands of modern media operations, from client communication platforms and operational software to network security measures.
About Carlisle
Carlisle is the principal city of Cumbria and serves as the commercial gateway between England and Scotland, with a diversified economy spanning manufacturing, food production, and professional services. The city's historic centre supports a strong independent retail and services sector, while industrial estates on the outskirts host manufacturing and distribution firms. Carlisle's position on the West Coast Main Line and near the M6 provides direct connectivity to both London and Glasgow.
Key industries: manufacturing, food production, professional services, retail, logistics, tourism
Getting here: 3 hours 30 minutes by train from London Euston
City
Carlisle
Near Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral, Hadrian's Wall (nearby)
Industry
SIP Trunking for Media
SIP trunking for Media
Cost-effective SIP trunking services for media businesses looking to modernise their telephony without replacing existing hardware. Flexible channels and competitive call rates.
Location
SIP Trunking in Carlisle
SIP trunking Carlisle
Cost-effective SIP trunking services for Carlisle businesses wanting to connect existing phone systems to the cloud. Reduce line rental costs and gain flexible capacity on demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about VoIP and phone systems for media businesses? We've answered the most common ones below.
Do you support Avid, Adobe Creative Cloud, and DaVinci Resolve environments?
Yes. We support the full spectrum of professional media applications, including Avid Media Composer and NEXIS shared storage, Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), DaVinci Resolve, and specialist tools like Flame and Baselight. We manage workstation builds, shared-storage performance, and licence deployment.
Can you help us pass a Trusted Partner Network (TPN) assessment?
Absolutely. We conduct pre-assessment gap analyses against TPN best-practice guidelines, implement required security controls, and support you through the assessment process. Our team understands the content-protection requirements that studios and distributors mandate.
How do you handle storage for large media files?
We design and manage high-performance shared storage solutions using platforms like Avid NEXIS, EditShare, and QNAP, along with tiered archive strategies that move cold content to cost-effective nearline or cloud storage while keeping active projects on fast SSD or NVMe tiers.
Do you support remote editing and cloud-based production workflows?
Yes. We deploy and manage remote-editing solutions including Teradici, HP Anyware, and Lucid Link, as well as cloud-based production workflows on platforms like Frame.io, Blackbird, and AWS Nimble Studio. Performance tuning ensures editors experience minimal latency regardless of location.
Free VoIP consultation for your media business!
Tell us about your current phone setup and we'll recommend the right solution — no obligation, no pressure. We'll assess your network, map your call flows and give you a clear, honest quote.
Upgrade your business phones today
Whether you need a hosted VoIP system, Microsoft Teams Voice or SIP trunking for your existing PBX, our team is ready to design the right solution and manage the entire migration for your media business.
What you'll get
- ✓ Current phone system audit
- ✓ Broadband & network assessment
- ✓ Call flow design & recommendation
- ✓ CRM integration plan
- ✓ Clear, itemised quote
Submit your details and one of our friendly team members will be in touch with you shortly