Network Operator Charter
The Network Operator Charter sets out a voluntary agreement between the government and the operators of telecoms networks to protect vulnerable customers through the migration from copper to digital landlines.
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This charter sets out further steps that the operators of telecoms networks will take to protect vulnerable consumers through the transition.
Background
The closure of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is a critical programme for the telecoms industry and its customers.
This legacy network is increasingly unreliable with higher incidences of customer-impacting faults. The move to replacement All-IP voice services (‘digital landlines’) is necessary to ensure high quality, resilient voice services for the future.
For the vast majority of consumers, this change will cause little if any disruption. However, for some, particularly those more vulnerable and with additional needs, sufficient support needs to be in place to support their migration.