Millions of landline customers urged to contact their provider NOW ahead of digital switchover

MILLIONS of landline customers have been encouraged to speak to their provider now ahead of a big switch off.

Two million vulnerable people rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help in an emergency.

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The alarms can alert call centres or carers if the user experiences an issue at home, such as a fall.

Many of these devices use analogue landlines and copper networks to operate.