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Are landlines being phased out in the UK?
The UK’s analogue phone network is being switched off. By January 2027, traditional landlines will be replaced by digital ones that run over broadband. For most households, it’s a minor adjustment. But for older people who don’t have broadband, and don’t want it, the switch creates a real problem.
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Will My Home Phone Still Work? - UK Landline Digital Switchover Explained
The UK’s traditional landline network is being switched off as part of a nationwide move to digital technology. Will your landline still work?
UK Landline Switch-off: What it really means for landline-only homes
Across the UK, traditional copper landlines are being phased out as part of a nationwide move to digital phone services. This change affects millions of households who still rely on a home phone for everyday calls.