PSTN & ISDN Switch Off
Act Now - The PSTN & ISDN Switch-Off is coming
What is the switch off?
The date the UK will switch off its PSTN & ISDN networks has been revised to 2027. This change is necessary to modernise the national infrastructure and provide fast and reliable internet for everyone.
This will impact all consumers, including businesses using traditional landlines and broadband, and will be replaced with modern equivalents such as VoIP, SoGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access) and FTTP (Fibre to the Premises).
When is the switch off happening?
BT Openreach is more than halfway through its 5-year plan, with momentum significantly increasing. In September 2023, a stop-sell on all new PSTN and ISDN products was enforced.
The PSTN network will be shut down in 2027, and in subsequent months, many telephone exchanges will be phased out. To ensure your services are not disrupted, you will need to upgrade to a digital line that supports VoIP. This line provides better call quality, fewer faults, and is environmentally friendly.
Call ASL on 0345 862 0350 to see how we can help your evolution to digital.
