Landlines aren't being phased out, but the UK’s telephone network is being upgraded, so landline services are changing. For most, switching over will be straightforward, but some people may need new equipment or support to make the changes. Landlines in the UK are going digital by the end of January 2027.

For information, see

• this u3a Zoom session on Dec 11th from 3 to 4 pm entitled "What the future changes in landlines will mean for you" - open to non-u3a members as well
• this article by Which?
• this page on the Age.uk website

There are several related videos on YouTube:

• Telephone Digital Switchover - what does it mean and how to prepare - Digital Citizen Panel discussion (45 min)
• Introduction to Digital Voice - BT (3 min)
• Moving landline phones to digital technology - OfCom (2 min)
• Analogue phones being switched off by 2027 and time is running out - BBC extracts (9 min)
• Helping the nation make the switch – BT with Moira Stuart (2 min)
• a whole channel devoted to the BT Digital Voice & Broadband - "Helpful Stuff" (10 videos)
• How to Video - Analogue to Digital Telephone Landline Switchover Advice VOIP. - "Robs Wise Ways" (13 min)

You might also find this BT presentation useful.