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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 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landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks.

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How To: How to Expand Your VoIP System with Gateways and Adapters

VoIP Insider

VoIP gateways and analog telephone adapters (ATAs) make it easy to expand your network. They come in two main types: FXO Gateways : Connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to bring traditional phone lines into your VoIP system. Continue to use analog phones while migrating to VoIP.

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

TechAdvance

By January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) will be completely switched off. Broadband Connections ADSL and FTTC (Fibre-to-the-Cabinet) connections rely on PSTN. Payment Terminals Card machines and other point-of-sale systems often use PSTN connections.

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How to Successfully Migrate from Traditional Telecom to Modern Packet-Based Phone Networks

Sangoma

A portion of the telephone network that dates back several decades is often called Plain Old Telephone Service, or POTS for short. Applications for POTS Lines What kinds of applications have used these analog telephone lines? However, there are other applications that are still implemented on POTS networks.

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BT Urges Fast PSTN Phase-Out Amid Rising Faults

VoIP Review

Recently, BT has called on the UKs critical national infrastructure providers to hasten their transition from the ageing Public Switched Telephone Network ( PSTN ). This move follows a concerning 45% increase in major resilience incidents last year, according to Ofcom ‘s Connected Nations report.

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California Assembly Committee Advances Broadband Affordability, Copper Retirement Bills

Broadband Breakfast

A plan through which COLRs can begin migrating well-served legacy telephone customers from an antiquated network of the past to modern communications services.” “What this bill does do is establish a plan.

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BT Urges UK SMEs to Go Digital by 2025 Deadline

VoIP Review

The countdown is due to the impending retirement of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), which has been key but is now outdated technology. According to Ofcoms Connected Nations report, network incidents on PSTN infrastructure increased by 45% last year. Additionally, 79% report acquiring more customers post-upgrade.