Odd landline query

[#1]

A random thought occurred the other day - as they do...

I have been converted to the full fibre network so my landline service has been withdrawn.

Hah! Just checked and my landline is now dead, so the following question is no longer valid. However, out of curiosity, does anyone know the answer to the original question - when it was still valid?

"However, like others I still have an electrically connected phone and landline with dial tone and can ring the 17070 service (Phone number reported - but not mine, Quiet Line test, but Ringback test ineffective). What would happen if I rang 999 on the landline?

I don't think I'll risk trying but I just wondered if anyone knew."

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Yes, 999 would work, and 100, possibly other services, but no no "normal" calls.

When a copper landline is ceased, it's often left in situ as a "stopped line", so that service can be quickly restored at the property if required.

I imagine it will soon become a declining practice as we approach the PSTN switch-off.

[#3]

Thanks for the reply, 198kHz.

Too late to try now!