Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 84730
Telecommunications: Rural Areas
Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 31 October 2025
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help people to prepare for the digital switchover in rural areas.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Government has acted to ensure any risks arising from the industry-led migration of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are mitigated for all customers. Major communication providers and network operator...
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