The phone, which is in the hallway, is out of DECT range of the Smart Hub 2, which is in my home office. In the majority of cases you’ll be able to keep the same phone number when your service is migrated to Digital Voice. If you weren't aware of plans to switch off the PSTN (public switched telephone network), you aren't alone. Rob Clymo has been a tech journalist for more years than he can actually remember, having started out in the wacky world of print magazines before discovering the power of the internet.

Get the hottest deals available in your inbox plus news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more from the TechRadar team. He’s a regular at tech shows like CES, Mobile World Congress (MWC) and IFA as well as other launches and events.If you have neighbours or friends and family who are potentially vulnerable, it’s also worth considering alternative ways of checking in if there’s a power outage. I see that BT is offering a free BT Digital Voice Adapter or a BT Advanced Digital Home Phone with Alexa built-in. We know that you might have questions or want some more information, so we’re coming to a town near you in person as part of our regional rollout. My sister also mentioned that she has tried phoning several times before, and she has had problems getting through.

The message began by announcing, with eye-watering self-importance: “It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for.Granted you get the first handset free but can imagine they will do different versions with more features, bigger screen etc. I am going to have to find some way of attaching the base to side table or it will be going everywhere.

Most cordless digital phones are compatible with Digital Voice and the phone’s base unit can be connected directly to your Smart Hub 2. The Advanced Digital Home Phone with Alexa built-in is BT’s latest and most advanced Digital Home Phone. Integrating Alexa into this isn’t a bad idea, would like to see the option for Google Home (with the ability to switch between the services). Larger providers are likely to know which devices won't work using digital phone services and have been planning around this.In the rare moments he's not working, he's usually out and about on one of the numerous e-bikes in his collection.