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Discuss the "Fibre to the premises (FTTP) broadband explained" guide

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  • Timalay
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    What happens for those who don't want / need a fibre internet connection - but DO want a phone line ?
    Will the system cope with that ?
    From my understanding if you have fttc broadband, that will support digital voice/VOIP connections, ok.  EE have a phone handset with 4G backup sim system (if the broadband goes down), maybe they'll just do a standalone system with that if people don't want internet with their phone package.
  • MouldyOldDough
    MouldyOldDough Posts: 2,942 Forumite
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    Timalay said:
    What happens for those who don't want / need a fibre internet connection - but DO want a phone line ?
    Will the system cope with that ?
    From my understanding if you have fttc broadband, that will support digital voice/VOIP connections, ok.  EE have a phone handset with 4G backup sim system (if the broadband goes down), maybe they'll just do a standalone system with that if people don't want internet with their phone package.

    Thanks - at what cost ?
    This is for 90+ year old relatives, who don't understand or need the internet

    If I was half as smart as I think I am - I'd be twice as smart as I REALLY am.
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