Hanging Up

 Some residents might have been informed already by their network provider that their telephone landline service is going to be disconnected.  This is because, it seems, that the analogue network which uses copper wire (since 1876) is to be switched off by BT Openreach, the alternative replacement service being via the internet/broadband connection.  For this you will need a router, and for good measure a mobile phone  Some people have been informed about this already.  Some have not.

The switchover is to take place, eventually, and it is part of the 'UK's mass IP-network (forced?) migration.  This means that the old landline service may eventually cease to function.  Who knows?   It seems that if you change your contract (with BT, particularly) you could be changed over automatically.   It sounds like a cunning plan to get everyone connected to the internet (and in possession of a mobile phone).       

The situation might be different if you have a provider other than BT, however. 

The main drawback to this is that the internet in Betley Parish is not always fast or reliable and there are frequent power cuts, so you might not be able to make emergency phone calls from your landline phone (which you can keep and use if it is rerouted via the internet, apparantly).   To do this you will have to have a ready-charged mobile phone  (or an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)) or a loud voice, and /or good neighbours.  

More information will be posted in the Parish Magazine in due course, and maybe a talk in the reading Room.   Fear Not,  all will be well.  All these things are sent to try us.   

     

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