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George

Marketer and Digital Content Creator Jorgé is the man behind Phonely's videos and audio content. You can find his handy work on our website, social channels and YouTube channel.

What's your secret passion?
“I love bouldering! It's basically indoor rock climbing but with no ropes!”

What's your best customer story?
“I once helped a customer keep their parent's landline number they had had since the 70s. It was so old it only had 10 digits rather than the usual 11!”

What's your favourite office snack?
“Falafel sandwiches, you can't beat them!”

Articles by George

17 articles

26Mar

Telecare Devices and Fall Alarms: What Families Need to Ask Before a Digital Landline Upgrade

Across the UK, the traditional landline network is being phased out. The Public Switched Telephone N...

20Mar

Bundled Broadband Phone vs Standalone VoIP: Which Is Better for Switching Providers?

If you’re researching the cheapest VoIP (voice over internet protocol) options as the UK moves away ...

18Mar

How to Stop Nuisance Calls: Your Complete Guide to Avoiding Spam Calls

Spam calls are becoming an ever-growing concern, disrupting our daily lives and posing risks to our ...

06Mar

AI Voice Clone Scams: How They Work and How to Stay Safe

Technology is supposed to make life easier, but criminals are using it to try to trick people out of...

06Mar

Call Setup Charges, Fair Use Caps, and PAYG Traps: How Digital Landline Pricing Really Works

Britain is leaving analogue landlines behind. By January 2027 the old Public Switched Telephone Netw...

04Mar

Alternatives to BT Digital Voice: Your Options Before the PSTN Switch-Off

The UK’s traditional landline network – the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) – is being swit...

24Feb

How To Avoid Bank Scams with One Simple Number: 159 With Phonely

Avoiding Phone Scams Just Got Easier – Thanks to 159 Did you know UK victims lost over £1.1 billion ...

20Feb

Can I Keep My Landline Number With Full Fibre? The Complete Guide

Worried that switching to full fibre means losing your trusted landline number? Rest assured, it’s a...

20Feb

Phonely joins the BBC Scam Safe Roadshow this November

We’re thrilled to share that Phonely will be part of the BBC Scam Safe Roadshow this November – a na...

19Feb

The Biggest UK Scams of 2025

What You Need to Know to Stay Safe Scams have always been an unfortunate part of modern life, but 20...

16Jan

Which Adapter is Better? Grandstream HT801 vs Fanvil GA11

So you want to keep your phone & upgrade to digital voice? You’ll need an adapter. But which one?!

12Jan

How To Keep Your Landline When Switching To Utility Warehouse Fibre

Switching to Utility Warehouse fibre is a popular move as more UK homes upgrade to full fibre broadb...

16Dec

Scammers Change Their Phone Numbers Every 2 Days – Why Traditional Scam Call Blocking Can’t Keep Up

Phone scams are no longer an occasional annoyance. For millions of people across the UK, they are a ...

17Nov

How to Get a Landline in 2025 (Even During the Switch-Off)

If you’ve heard that landlines are being “switched off,” you’re correct. Across the UK, traditional ...

29Sept

What is VoIP? The Complete Guide for UK Households

For many UK households, especially those who rely on their landline as a lifeline, the news of the t...

10Sept

Why Short Wait Times Matter: What Ofcom’s Report Reveals About UK Telecoms Customer Service

When you pick up the phone to call your provider, the last thing you want is endless hold music. Acc...

01May

Don’t Lose Your Number: 7 Reasons to Switch to Phonely Before the PSTN Switch-Off

Worried about the PSTN Switch-Off and what it means for you? You’re not alone. When you’ve had the s...

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