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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 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copper landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks.

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BT blocks 2.4 million scam calls with new detection software 

Total Telecom

News The software aims to prevent ‘vishing ’, where fraudsters attempt to collect personal data over the phone Since its launch in May 2024, BT’s Enhanced Call Protect service has blocked over 2.4 million spam calls to landlines, the company has announced. million scam calls and flagged 17.7

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Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls

Telecoms Tech News

The strengthened industry guidance, announced today, requires phone companies to block calls from abroad that falsely display UK landline numbers. This move aims to tackle a common tactic used by fraudsters who ‘spoof’ trusted phone numbers to deceive.

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How the number of homes in America with landlines has changed since 1960

Ooma

In the United States, landline phones were the iconic staple of long-distance communication for many years. Landline usage in earlier decades, like the 1990s and 2000s, starkly contrasts with current times, with most adults now living in households without a landline.

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How the number of homes in America with landlines has changed since 1960

Ooma

In the United States, landline phones were the iconic staple of long-distance communication for many years. Landline usage in earlier decades, like the 1990s and 2000s, starkly contrasts with current times, with most adults now living in households without a landline.

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Meet The Next-Gen Home Phone Service: AT&T Phone – Advanced

AT&T Connects

It’s with that in mind we developed AT&T Phone-Advanced (AP-A). AP-A is a digital phone service that uses our reliable wireless network and any broadband connection as a backup. In fact, 95% of households we serve don’t use our copper-based landlines and have moved on to newer services that better meet their needs.

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Does your ADU have a landline phone for emergencies?

Ooma

If you have an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that you rent out or use when family and friends visit, consider adding a VoIP phone for emergencies. This post outlines many of the situations that can arise in an ADU that make an emergency phone or landline alternative a considerate and valuable resource.