topic Re: are you on track to test the replacement landline emulator phone BT is working on? in Plusnet Feedback

are you on track to test the replacement landline emulator phone BT is working on?

Gus — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:16:42 GMT

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2024/03/openreach-to-pilot-alternative-uk-analogue-phone-line-in-may-2024.html

If cost is right I would consider it as I need a reliable phone, not a dodgy 02 network. Mobile is all well and good if it works...

Re: are you on track to test the replacement landline emulator phone BT is working on?

MisterW — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:39:04 GMT

Its only for vulnerable customers who dont have, or want, any form of broadband connection.

Re: are you on track to test the replacement landline emulator phone BT is working on?

Gus — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:18:36 GMT

I am a fall risk so a working phone is vital hence the question to plusnet, is the overlord BT going to allow PN to test them

Re: are you on track to test the replacement landline emulator phone BT is working on?

MisterW — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:27:51 GMT

I am a fall risk so a working phone is vital hence the question to plusnet

I appreciate that, but Plusnet together with most other ISPs have not offered phone only contracts for some time. I suspect that this product is only going to be offered by BT retail who have the USO.