Digital switchover roadshow heads to Huddersfield
As landlines in Kirklees make the switchover to digital as part of a UK government wide initiative, the BT Digital Voice truck, will be making a stop in Huddersfield to answer any questions you may have about the industry-wide changes.
The team from BT will be located at the bus station in Huddersfield town centre on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 August from 9am – 5pm. They will be able to answer any questions you have and what the digital switchover means for you.
What is the Digital Switchover?
The Digital Switchover is a nationwide initiative backed by the UK government. The switchover from copper lines to digital lines started in 2020 and is expected that all homes and businesses will be moved across before the end of 2025. Physical telephones will remain operational and will plug into the broadband socket instead of the landline socket.
Here’s further information about the switch from the UK government UK transition from analogue to digital landlines – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
How will it affect me?
The switchover to digital will have very little impact on those that use a landline, and you will continue to receive the same services and price plans won’t be affected by the switchover. Your phone handsets should continue to work in the same way. If you already have a broadband connection, then the new digital landline system will use this. If you don’t have a broadband connection, your provider will supply one specifically to support the new digital system. You shouldn’t pay extra for this if you don’t move over to a broadband service.
People who will not be proactively switched include:
- Those with a healthcare pendant
- Anyone over 70
- People who only use landlines
- Individuals without a mobile signal
- People that have disclosed additional needs to their service provider.
Your telephone provider should contact you before you switchover. If you have a care alarm/telecare device or similar that works via your landline, please make them aware so they can ensure it continues to work or supply you with a suitable device.
Why is the switch happening?
The analogue network that most home phones work on today is no longer fit for purpose and can’t keep up with the demands of modern life. The digital phone service will run on the broadband network. It offers lots of benefits and improved features over the existing system, like advanced spam call blocking.
It’s not only BT, but all telephone operators
All landline telephone operators in the UK are making the switch, not just BT, so if you have a landline with a different company, the BT team will still be able to answer your questions.
Can’t make it to the BT truck?
If you’re unable to make it to the roadshow in Huddersfield, there’s information online or contact your telephone provider.
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