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Lift Companies getting ready for the 2025 copper switch off

SIM cards that pick the strongest network are ideal for lifts in concreate shafts.

In 2025 the UK will switch from its 150 year-old analogue telephone infrastructure to a new digital network. Although a beneficial advancement which will increase connectivity, the switchover will cause disruption for those industries that rely on analogue for their emergency communications systems, resulting in businesses risking falling foul of regulations.

Jay Birch, MD at Blend Telecom looks at why the lift industry in particular should be proactive about the digital switchover and the options available to ensure services remain compliant.

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https://www.liftindustrynews.com/2024q1issue7page78

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Industry NewsJay Birch13 March 2024

Lift Companies getting ready for the 2025 copper switch off

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