JOURNAL ARTICLE

The big phone switch-off.

  • Published In: MacFormat, 2024, n. 400. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Joseph, Cliff 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the upcoming switch-off of the UK's analogue telephone system, known as PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), and its replacement with digital voice services that use fibre-optic networks and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology. The switch-off is scheduled for December 2025, but the process has already begun. While many people have already transitioned to digital telephone services, there are still a significant number of individuals without broadband internet access who rely on traditional landline telephones. The article also mentions that the switch-off will affect ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) services and other systems such as traffic lights and security systems that use the PSTN network. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:MacFormat. 2024/02, Issue 400, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Engineering
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:09683305
  • Accession Number:174436903
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