UK digital landline switchover risks cutting off remote areas in emergencies

MPs warn that the UK's planned switch to digital landlines by January 2027 could leave remote areas without service during emergencies, as power outages would disable VoIP-based lines. The transition, driven by BT's retirement of the PSTN, may strand vulnerable users who lack backup power or mobile coverage. The risk is heightened in rural regions where infrastructure is less resilient.

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