Do you still need a phone plan if you have Wi-Fi everywhere?
You can run a phone almost entirely over Wi-Fi, and some people do. Here's what actually breaks when you drop the plan — and it isn't the calls.
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20 pieces on phone numbers, eSIM and staying connected.
eSIM in Portugal: coverage, networks and setup
Portugal is small, well covered and easy to travel with an eSIM — with two exceptions worth planning for if you're going to the islands or into the hills.
eSIM in Italy: coverage, networks and what to expect
Italy has four competing networks and excellent urban coverage. The gaps are where you'd expect — mountains, small islands and the roads between hill towns.
Landlines are dying. What replaces them?
The copper network is being switched off on a published timetable. What replaces it mostly looks identical — until the power goes out.
Can you use two SIMs at once? A plain guide to dual SIM
Dual SIM means your phone holds two lines. It does not mean both work the same way at the same time. Here is what actually happens when you run two.
How scammers get your phone number, and how to make it harder
Your number leaks from more places than you think. Here is where it actually comes from and what you can realistically do about it.
eSIM vs physical SIM: what actually changes when you travel
An eSIM is not a different kind of phone service. It changes how you buy and install a line — and almost nothing about how the line behaves once you have it.
The case for a second phone number: who actually needs one
A second phone number isn't about secrecy. It's about control over who can reach you, when, and what they learn about you. Here's who genuinely benefits.
What is VoIP, really? Explained without the jargon
VoIP just means your voice travels over the internet instead of the old telephone network. Here's what that changes, what it doesn't, and where it's worse.
Why Wi-Fi calling sounds choppy, and how to fix it
Choppy Wi-Fi calls are almost never about speed. A 500 Mbps connection can sound terrible. Here's what actually causes it and what to change.
How to get a work telephone number without carrying two phones
A work number you can switch off at six, hand over when you leave, and keep off every public listing. Here's how to get one and what to check before you do.
Five small business budget hacks
Five practical ways to cut small business running costs, including swapping an expensive business phone line for a cheaper second number.
Are you guilty of these small business phone problems?
The most common small business phone problems include using personal phone numbers, bare-bones voicemail, and non-local area codes.
Why even a small business needs a dedicated customer support number
A dedicated customer support number from PhoneHub is easy to set up and inexpensive to maintain, and it could be one of the easiest growth strategies you…
Is it better to call or text?
Should you call or text? It’s 2021 and the rules around business communication have changed.
HIPAA compliant phone number: what to look for
No phone number is HIPAA compliant on its own. What matters is whether the provider will sign a BAA — and most consumer apps will not. Here's how to check.
Grow your small business — it’s all in the numbers
While your small business probably communicates with clients via email and video meetings, there’s still a time and place for a good old-fashioned…
Virtual phone number for business: how it works
A virtual phone number for your business isn't tied to a desk, a building or a SIM card. Here's what it does, what it costs, and what to check before you buy one.
Business phone number app: how to pick one
A business phone number app gives you a second line on the phone you already carry. Here's what separates a usable one from a cheap one.
Does your business still need a landline?
A business landline costs real money every month for something most small businesses no longer use. Here's when it still earns its keep and when it doesn't.