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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. With the ageing copper landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks.

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January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

TechAdvance

The PSTN switch-off isnt just about traditional landlines. If your business uses any of the following, you could be impacted: Business Phone Lines Any landline-based systems still running on PSTN or ISDN will need replacing with modern VoIP solutions. What Services Will Be Affected?

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The PSTN Switch Off Delay – What It Means for Your Business

TechAdvance

Initially set for 2025, this extension provides an essential buffer for consumers and businesses to transition from analogue to digital landlines seamlessly. This move is part of a broader strategy to build and connect customers to future-proof, full-fibre broadband. Why the Delay? Key Changes and Improvements 1.

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BT Urges UK SMEs to Go Digital by 2025 Deadline

VoIP Review

Recent research highlights that 22% of SMEs still use traditional systems like landlines and fax machines. This digital migration aligns with UK Government and Ofcoms broader national connectivity improvement strategy. This reliance could lead to constant disruptions as the older network phases out.

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AT&T: Carr FCC Will be Good for Copper Decommissioning

Broadband Breakfast

Copper networks are costly to maintain and can’t provide competitive broadband speeds, but regulators don’t want swaths of rural and low-income households to also lose access to 911 and voice services.   The company is still in the process of securing FCC approval to use Phone Advanced as a landline replacement.