Upcoming End of Life for some telephone handsets and network devices

6 November 2025

End of Life dates are approaching for some handsets and network equipment. Learn how to ensure your phone systems remain secure and reliable.


                An old-fashioned rotary telephone, representing out of date telephony equipment.

At babblevoice, we’re committed to keeping your phone systems secure, reliable, and running smoothly. As part of that commitment, we want to make sure you're aware of some upcoming End of Life (EOL) dates for certain equipment that may have been installed in your surgery as part of your babblevoice system.

What “End of Life” means

When a device reaches its End of Life, the manufacturer stops providing full technical support, firmware updates, and security patches. While the hardware may continue to function, this lack of updates can make your system:

  • More vulnerable to security risks such as cyberattacks and malware.
  • Less compatible with newer systems and software.
  • Harder to support or repair, should any faults occur.

Devices Affected

The following equipment is approaching its End of Life period:

Device Model EoL Date
Desk Phone Polycom VVX 101/201
Polycom VVX 301/311
Polycom VVX 401/411
Polycom VVX 501/601
Q4 2025
Desk Phone Polycom VVX150 Q1 2026
Wireless Phone Yealink W52P 30/09/2026
Switch D-link DES-1210-28P switch Already EoL
Router Draytek 2762 11/05/2026

If your surgery currently uses any of these devices, we strongly recommend planning a replacement before the End of Life date to ensure continued reliability and compliance with best security practices.

How we can help

Our friendly helpdesk team is here to make the process of updating simple. We can:

  • Identify if your existing equipment is affected.
  • Recommend suitable replacement models that meet NHS and practice needs.
  • Assist with purchase, configuration, and installation, ensuring minimal disruption to your surgery.

Next steps

If you think your surgery may be using any of the affected equipment for babblevoice, please contact our helpdesk team as soon as possible. We’ll work with you to review your current setup and plan a smooth, secure update.

Contact the helpdesk

By acting early, you can avoid potential disruptions and keep your telephony systems secure and fully supported.

The perfect prescription?

If your practice staff is presenting with high phone costs, functionality that doesn't add value, and unhelpful onerous contracts, then get in touch. We can talk through your requirements and arrange a demonstration.

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