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In message <5cd700d29dmec@npost.uk>
          Chris Newman <mec@npost.uk> wrote:


> Hi,

> The time is looming it seem. I have no idea when the cut off point is for
> us here in Portsmouth (I think we're well down the list) but my provider
> PlusNet is not going to do voip phone, only broadband.

The official end date for PSTN (POTS) Analogue phone lines is now January 
31st 2027.

> I want to keep my landline.

OK, you have at least 2 options then. Stay with PlusNet and move your 
landline phone number to an independent VoIP provider (there are a fair 
few of them) - The independent VoIP providers are generally cheaper for 
running costs and Phone call charges. Note: OFCOM the regulator has rules 
in place regarding losing of phone number, they have to be kept available 
for a maximum of 30 days of the phone line being terminated so you can 
move to a independent provider.

The other option is as you mention below move to an alternative provider 
like EE, Zen, TalkTalk, or Sky for example. Which might be simpler, but 
running costs tend to be higher

> To that end, they have offered to move me over to EE at a very reasonable
> rate. EE is another provider in that group with BT.

> EE apparently will give you a free adapter to put your phone anywhere in
> the house, not just plugged in to the router.
> I'm hoping that adapter or another will allow me to keep the 4 phones I
> currently have wired around the house.

Yes you can still use your existing phones around the house (wired or DECT 
phones) In your case it would be Voice Reinjection, there is plenty of 
information on this on the Internet (make sure the information is 
current!)

> My wife next door can do that with virgin so presumably it's possible.

Virgin is a completely different system and does not use the Openreach 
network.

> I suspect EE will want to put their router as near as possible to the
> front door where their cable will come in. That's a nuisance 'cause my
> current router is in the back top bedroom which I use as an office. The
> signal currently goes easily all round the premises.

Are you moving to FTTP/FTTH, i.e. Full Fibre?

If so your installer will hopefully be prepared to install your new Full 
Fibre connection nearer where you want it. Mine was moved from the front 
to the back of the property.  Note: That Full Fibre cable does not like 
sharp bends so they tend to do looser cabling round corners.

If you are staying on the old line but with a digital phone service, then 
you can put your new router in the same place as your existing one. How is 
the router currently connected to the master socket near the front door?

> I have a Pi 4 and a RiscPC sans wi-fi so they are cabled to the router.
> I'm certainly not putting them by the front door.

> If PlusNet let me keep their router I'm hoping I can set it up as an
> access point and keep my kit upstairs wired to that.

PlusNet will want their router back for recycling and so you don't get a 
bill for it! They only loan you the router nowadays (same goes for nearly 
all ISP supplied routers).

> Observations, experiences etc re any of the above gratefully received.

You might want to seek out the 2 WROCC Meeting videos on the subject of 
Broadband and phone lines changes I have done over the past couple of 
years, covering much of the above. I might need to do an update aimed more 
the phone change part.

-- 
Chris Hughes

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