The UK’s Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is now set to be switched off by 2027, marking the end of traditional landline services. This means homes and businesses that still rely on copper phone lines for calls and broadband will need to switch to digital alternatives.

Instead of PSTN, all phone services will move to Voice over IP (VoIP), which runs over an internet connection. If you’re using an older phone system, now is the time to start planning for the transition to avoid any disruptions.

At RuralFibre4U, we updating community’s telecoms infrastructure so that more homes have access to full-fibre broadband. This will keep more rural residents connected with a reliable, future-proof service.