All,
Some may be aware that by 2027 the current ‘analogue’ phone systems will be switched over to digital technology.
The material below provides some details of how you may be affected.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO CHECK THEIR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES AROUND THIS FOR PEOPLE WITH TELECARE ALARMS (COMMUNITY ALARM).
DIGITAL PHONES DO NOT WORK WHEN THE POWER GOES OFF – YOUR MOBILE PHONE WILL PROBABLY WORK BUT YOU WILL NEED A WAY TO CONTINUE TO KEEP CHARGED IF THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.
THIS IS AN ONGOING SITUATION AND THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL POST MORE MATERIAL WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
ALL IP Digital Switchover Leaflet Template FINAL
A more detailed Presentation is available here: