Post by gordo on Aug 28, 2023 12:37:19 GMT
I just found out the other day, BT is doing away with its copper wire connections in 2025, and that the Landline phones we use will be made obsolete!!
There are several main concerns with this.
First, and most obvious, well I would have thought it the most obvious, but seems to be missed by many, is that everyone will need the internet to continue using a handset, and a computer.
Not everyone has internet, and not everyone has a computer, or they may have a computer, but no internet. Internet isn't exactly cheap!
Also, if there is a powercut, the system just will not work. That means folks can't phone in an emergency.
Again, the supposition being folks can just use their mobile, but as above, not everyone has a mobile, and even if they do, what if the thing is out of charge, or person out of credit, etc? That same applies to what if your internet goes down, which can and does happen, or the computer, a person is left with nothing if they have no mobile. Or how in such circumstances, can anyone actually recieive a call from others???
There are the usual concerns regards older folks and others, but as I point out here, it isn't just older folks.
And then some need a traditional style handset, especially those with Hearing problems.
Apparently, these can still be used, but must be used via the computer, so it is a merrygoround of things with this planned change.
One other factor being, so few of us are aware of it even happening!!!
I wonder if BT is doing this simply to save money?
I can't see any good reason for this move otherwise, and the UK Govt. should put a stop to it here and now.
There is a petition on the go for anyone who wants to sign.
Also, I give some detailed info from the Govt. website, which I found to be the better one, as other sites are less than helpful, and full of ads, etc.
Info on UK.Govt.Website...............
www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-transition-from-analogue-to-digital-landlines
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Petition page...........................
www.change.org/p/stop-the-uk-2025-copper-landline-upgrade-by-bt
There are several main concerns with this.
First, and most obvious, well I would have thought it the most obvious, but seems to be missed by many, is that everyone will need the internet to continue using a handset, and a computer.
Not everyone has internet, and not everyone has a computer, or they may have a computer, but no internet. Internet isn't exactly cheap!
Also, if there is a powercut, the system just will not work. That means folks can't phone in an emergency.
Again, the supposition being folks can just use their mobile, but as above, not everyone has a mobile, and even if they do, what if the thing is out of charge, or person out of credit, etc? That same applies to what if your internet goes down, which can and does happen, or the computer, a person is left with nothing if they have no mobile. Or how in such circumstances, can anyone actually recieive a call from others???
There are the usual concerns regards older folks and others, but as I point out here, it isn't just older folks.
And then some need a traditional style handset, especially those with Hearing problems.
Apparently, these can still be used, but must be used via the computer, so it is a merrygoround of things with this planned change.
One other factor being, so few of us are aware of it even happening!!!
I wonder if BT is doing this simply to save money?
I can't see any good reason for this move otherwise, and the UK Govt. should put a stop to it here and now.
There is a petition on the go for anyone who wants to sign.
Also, I give some detailed info from the Govt. website, which I found to be the better one, as other sites are less than helpful, and full of ads, etc.
Info on UK.Govt.Website...............
www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-transition-from-analogue-to-digital-landlines
....................................................................................................................
Petition page...........................
www.change.org/p/stop-the-uk-2025-copper-landline-upgrade-by-bt
