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By 31 January 2027, the UK’s legacy analogue telephone network will be fully retired.

Published October 27, 2026 Last Updated November 2, 2026 linkedin verified
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By 31 January 2027, the UK’s legacy analogue telephone network will be fully retired. If your lift’s emergency auto-dialler still relies on a traditional landline, it could stop working, leaving trapped passengers unable to contact an emergency call centre. What you need to know: Lifts must have a working two-way emergency communication system that connects trapped passengers to a rescue service, with BS EN 81-28 setting the standard for how it should perform. If yours still runs over an analogue line, it will need moving to a digital or mobile connection before the switch-off to stay compliant.

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By 31 January 2027, the UK’s legacy analogue telephone network will be fully retired.

If your lift’s emergency auto-dialler still relies on a traditional landline, it could stop working, leaving trapped passengers unable to contact an emergency call centre.

What you need to know: Lifts must have a working two-way emergency communication system that connects trapped passengers to a rescue service, with BS EN 81-28 setting the standard for how it should perform. If yours still runs over an analogue line, it will need moving to a digital or mobile connection before the switch-off to stay compliant.

At Liftec Express, we make the transition seamless:

✔️ On-Time Upgrades: Completed well ahead of the deadline

 ​✔️​Universal Compatibility: Works with existing control systems and OEM lifts

✔️Flexible Service: Upgrades available even if you use a third-party maintenance provider

✔️Competitive Pricing: Industry-leading solutions tailored to your budget

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