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Hinxton Parish Council

PSTN Telephone Switch-off

By Hinxton Parish Clerk , Anne Charteris Hinxton Parish Council

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

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The UK’s Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is being retired by 31 January 2027

Is your home phone ready for the switch-off?

The UK's old copper phone network is being switched off by January 2027, and some areas are already being affected.

If you or someone you know relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare alarm, medical device, or burglar alarm, it is important not to wait to be contacted.


Phonely has produced a free plain-English checklist covering everything residents need to check. Download it from their website or call the UK team free on 0800 112 5000.

www.phonely.co.uk/uk-digital-landline-switchover

There is a helpful checkilist on the Hinxton website 'Notice Board', or click HERE.

Contact Information

Hinxton Parish Clerk , Anne Charteris

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Hinxton Parish Council, c/o 10 Duxford Rd, Hinxton, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB101RB

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