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Old 4th October 2025 | 12:11
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Grayfly
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Originally Posted by B Fraser
That's the analogue voice over copper network. Copper broadband will be around for much longer. I did smile at the original target date of December 2025. I doubt 2027 will be achieved given the history of smaller and easier technology withdrawal programmes.

Openreach withdrawal of copper lines | End of BT copper telephone lines | Digital telephone lines
On her behalf I spoke with several providers on that very issue, one of them agreed to provide broadband via the existing copper installation in the building, then about an hour later withdrew that offer. They wouldn't tell me why, but as you say it made complete sense to do so until the fibre situation is resolved.
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