The UK's traditional phone network is being switched off in January 2027 as services move to digital technology, meaning households with landline phones need to make the transition to internet-based calls before the deadline
Landline users urged to take action as switch-off deadline looms - what you need to do
The UK's traditional phone network is being switched off in January 2027 as services move to digital technology, meaning households with landline phones need to make the transition to internet-based calls before the deadline
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Oliver Lewis
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