Digital Switchover
Do you or someone you know use a telecare alarm? At Livity Life, we're helping you get ready for the Digital Switchover.
Across the UK, the traditional analogue telephone network is being replaced with a new, modern digital system. This change will happen gradually, and by the end of 2027, all landline services will run over digital technology instead of analogue lines.
Landlines switching from analogue to digital could stop telecare alarms working, but landline providers can help.
For anyone who uses Technology Enabled Care (TEC) - such as fall detectors - it's important to make sure equipment continues to work safely on the new network.
If you have other devices connected to your phone line, such as alarm systems, your alarm service provider might need to upgrade your device to make sure it is compatible.
If you are unsure about how a device in your home might be affected, you should contact the equipment supplier or device manufacturer to find out whether it will still work on a digital phone line.
