Path: csiph.com!eternal-september.org!feeder.eternal-september.org!nntp.eternal-september.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: Martin Newsgroups: comp.sys.acorn.networking Subject: Re: Digital switchover Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 16:23:27 +0100 Organization: None Lines: 79 Message-ID: <5cd75ce5b5News04@avisoft.f9.co.uk> References: <5cd7009a73mec@npost.uk> <0d6d4bd75c.chris@mytardis> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Injection-Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 15:23:43 +0000 (UTC) Injection-Info: dont-email.me; logging-data="1281918"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@eternal-september.org"; posting-account="U2FsdGVkX1+FdH8ucvAk3HV40rkPz6tV"; posting-host="505b722e03c2cb9478428010289b3bf3" User-Agent: Pluto/3.21a (RISC OS/5.31) NewsHound/v1.54 Cancel-Lock: sha1:d4CMyAjVNIpYyLVJOPff6uc713E= sha256:0Ywly0mWvoV+eSXuUilEMlnnfyXtJ8maSqfpAHjskEk= sha1:mDp78PkBIMfrP57fHy8AfQAZqQQ= Xref: csiph.com comp.sys.acorn.networking:5290 In article <0d6d4bd75c.chris@mytardis>, Chris Hughes wrote: > > 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. I am also with Plusnet, so am having the same quandary. There is another option, which I am intending to use. I have a FritzBox 5730AX router - this includes VOIP capability, which can be used to by plugging in a normal phone cable and/or linking DECT phones directly. Currently as a test I have a free sipgate phone available. I bought the router via ebay, as they are often available from ex Zen customers. They will also wireless mesh with other Fritz routers & repeaters. I plan to transfer the phone number to Andrews&Arnold, who provide a (often recommended) VOIP service for about £1.80/month - the transfer is £12. We do not use the landline phone a lot, but usage obviously affects additional call charges. > 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. Are your extensions plugged into your BT/Openreach Master Socket? Adaptors (ATA) can be purchased for around £40, and can be plugged into any Ethernet port (using any ISP), and a normal phone cable plugged in to it (which may be a DECT wireless system). Beware it needs power - and a VOIP service! Some modern phone systems also include the ATA, so just plug into Ethernet. > 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. Any reason why you have two broadband connections? > > 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. If you are staying with FTTC, thany new router can just be plugged in as your exieting one is. If FTTP, then the fibre ONT connection normally replaces your existing master socket, but it can depend on the installer. Beware it needs power! -- Martin Avison Note that unfortunately this email address will become invalid without notice if (when) any spam is received.