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#257050

hedda

Landline 1 Month, 1 Week ago

Scary to read landlines are being phased out in the UK.

I'm (decrepit)like the old dear in this story and rely on my landline for better hearing.Hope the idea is not picked up here in Oz.

Can manage with a mobile but often hearing is a problem along with lost calls that sometimes don't get through for whatever reason.

‘My landline is my lifeline’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/...sabled-b2718100.html

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#257051

JK2006

Re:Landline 1 Month, 1 Week ago
I'm SOO deaf now Hedda that I can't hear the phone (and get very confused feedback with hearing aids and phones) so do it all on Zoom or WhatsApp with headphones! If you want to try that, e-mail me privately with you phone number - then we can also see each other! Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#257052

Wyot

Re:Landline 1 Month, 1 Week ago
I want to get rid of my landline, but am aware that one elderly relative is reliant on it. Apart from her, no one rings it. But I think these telecom companies should be obligated to respect those who still rely on landlines. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#257053

Re:Landline 1 Month, 1 Week ago
The information here (www.bt.com/about/all-ip), including the Ofcom link, is more reassuring than that article. I have a landline too and hope that with the new technology it will still be practical and affordable. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#257061

Downing Street Cat

Re:Landline 1 Month, 1 Week ago

Try telling the yoof of today about phoning home when at Uni and having to wait for the pips, or more often than not a reverse charge call. Stale tobacco and urine. And that was just me. Asking Mum if she could mail me £20 with a first class stamp. lol. Long before Covid, phone boxes must have literally been virus booths.

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#257086

hedda

Re:Landline 1 Month, 1 Week ago

Thanks JK but I don't have a pc camera.
I'm a bit Greta Garboish and don't let the public see my faded beauty now.

I've been assured by my landline provider that there are no plans to cease providing the service rather they intend to provide more services via that method. Cant't keep really.

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