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Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned

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Briefings

UK ministers warn that a planned switch to digital landlines by January 2026 could isolate remote areas. The proposal aims to modernize infrastructure but risks cutting off emergency services in sparsely populated regions. MPs have raised concerns about the potential vulnerability of these areas during critical incidents.

Key points

• A planned switch to digital landlines by January 2026 is proposed to modernize UK infrastructure.
• Remote areas in the UK could be vulnerable to emergency service disruption if the switch goes ahead.

Context

MPs are concerned that replacing traditional landlines with digital systems might isolate remote regions, potentially hindering emergency response capabilities during crises.

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