One of the main lessons highlighted

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Challenges
There are a number of significant challenges when it comes to switching from PSTN to IP. Similar migrations are in process in several countries including Germany, Switzerland, France, and New Zealand. It is clear from these programmes that there are lessons that can be learned and applied in the UK.

thus far has been the germany telegram need to try and avoid ‘forced migration’ insofar as is possible. In Germany, some issues with communications led to more forced migrations than anticipated. However, Germany’s migration now stands at over 80%.

Further lessons from other countries including an indication that bundling IP services together with other products was more effective in terms of migration than simply trying to persuade people to switch by highlighting the benefits.

Unlike some of the other countries, in the UK there is a regulatory requirement for an uninterrupted power supply in order to protect vulnerable customers. Providers must also make sure that access to emergency services is not jeopardised, particularly in the event of a power failure.

Another area of concern is the fact that the UK operates a number forwarding system whereas many of the other countries have a centralised database.

Clearly, there is some way to go but the associated extension of the UK’s infrastructure will have far-reaching benefits.

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