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The retirement of the legacy public switched telephone network service by January 31, 2027, will affect users relying on older telecare systems.

TechnologyPoliticsNov 1, 2026score 0.742 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the planned shutdown of landline phones in the UK on January 31, 2027, and the potential impact on users relying on older telecare systems. It highlights concerns about preparedness and the need for transition to digital alternatives.

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The retirement of the legacy public switched telephone network service by January 31, 2027, will affect users relying on older telecare systems.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Landline Phone RetirementImpact: negativeDate: Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 2, 2026Target: The retirement of the legacy public switched telephone network service

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"Landline phones will switch off across Britland in 100 days, no extensions – Openreach" Who's about to find this out the hard way? Worth checking in on people you know were using telecare and alarm systems via older landline technology. Hopefully they've already moved to digital.🤞 https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/01/landline-phones-will-switch-off-across-britland-in-100-days-no-extensions-openreach/5306673
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Landline phones will switch off across Britland in 100 days, no extensions – Openreach https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/01/landline-phones-will-switch-off-across-britland-in-100-days-no-extensions-openreach/5306673 > Legacy public switched telephone network service is to be retired on January 31, 2027
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Landline phones will switch off across Britland in 100 days, no extensions – Openreach https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/01/landline-phones-will-switch-off-across-britland-in-100-days-no-extensions-openreach/5306673 Legacy public switched telephone network service is to be retired on January 31, 2027 --- 29 uses from 29 accounts #toplink
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Landline phones will switch off across Britland in 100 days, no extensions https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/01/landline-phones-will-switch-off-across-britland-in-100-days-no-extensions-openreach/5306673 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50326609
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Landline phones will switch off across Britland in <100 days, no extensions – Openreach https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/01/landline-phones-will-switch-off-across-britland-in-100-days-no-extensions-openreach/5306673 Legacy public switched telephone network service is to be retired on January 31, 2027
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