UK launches national campaign in transition from legacy phone lines to digital networks
03 June 2025
The UK government has today announced the rollout of a new nationwide campaign, supported by broadband giants BT and Virgin Media, aimed at helping vulnerable individuals prepare for the transition from traditional analogue telephone lines to modern digital (IP/VoIP-based) services. This initiative seeks to ensure that all users, especially those relying on critical telecare systems, can safely and smoothly make the switch ahead of the impending deadline.
Following a recent delay, the official analogue phone switch-off has been extended to 31 January 2027. The extension provides additional time for broadband providers, telecare providers, local authorities, and consumers to adapt. The primary concern remains the 1.8 million UK residents who depend on telecare systems — such as elderly and disabled users — that may not be compatible with digital phone services. Prior to the delay, the original deadline for the switch was set for December 2025.
Find out more Totalmobile announces strategic partnership with Network Plus
03 June 2025
Totalmobile has announced a new partnership with Network Plus, a prominent UK utility and infrastructure services contractor.
This collaboration will see Network Plus implement Totalmobile’s advanced work order management, mobile working, and dynamic scheduling tools to enhance the delivery of essential utility and infrastructure services across the UK.
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Elimination of Edge Network Vulnerabilities – Mission Impossible?
03 June 2025
The NIS2 Directive, currently be implemented across EU member states will impose stricter requirements on cybersecurity practices, asset visibility, and risk management. This will take on higher urgency at the network perimeter, where IT resources are in the greatest state of flux.
Currently, as of May 2025 nine member states have fully transposed the NIS2 Directive into national laws for their countries. The heat is on for the remaining 18 to get it done sooner rather than later. Regardless of which country (or countries) your organizations reside, it’s time to begin thinking right now about how you will comply to avoid potential fines.
Local opposition grows against Google’s proposed data centre at North Weald Airfield
03 June 2025
Google has applied for planning permission to develop a large data centre on a 52-acre site at North Weald Airfield in Essex, following its purchase of the land for approximately £1.7 million per acre (£88.4 million total).
The proposed development includes two data centre buildings, offices, and an on-site substation, totalling over 830,000 sq ft of floorspace, while the existing airfield operations are set to continue.
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