Short answer: Any monitored or telemetry device that reports over an analogue phone line, from CCTV diallers to careline units, vending machines, meters and building management controllers, loses that path when the copper network is switched off by January 2027. Most move to an IP connection or an IoT SIM. Care-related devices should be treated as safety-critical. Part of the wider PSTN and ISDN switch off.
CCTV that alerts over a phone line
Legacy CCTV systems that send alerts or allow remote viewing over an analogue line lose that route. Most modern CCTV is already IP based, so this is a natural point to move to a system with app-based viewing and cloud recording. Where fixed lines are poor, for example on farms or construction sites, CCTV can run over a 4G or 5G connection.
Careline and telecare
Careline and telecare units that dial a monitoring centre over analogue lines must move to digital-ready equipment. Because these protect vulnerable people, particularly in care homes and sheltered settings, they should be assessed individually and migrated early, with time to test, working with the telecare provider.
Safety-critical: careline and telecare are life-safety systems. Do not rely on an analogue adapter as a long-term fix. Plan a proper digital replacement with the telecare provider and test it.
Vending, meters, EV chargers and building management
Telemetry devices that report over a phone line, such as vending machines, EV chargers, smart meters and building management controllers, usually move to an IoT SIM or an IP connection. A multi-network or fixed-IP SIM on a suitable data plan is often the simplest reliable replacement, matched to how critical the device is.
Frequently asked questions
Will CCTV that alerts over a phone line still work after the switch off?
Legacy CCTV that sends alerts or allows remote viewing over an analogue line will lose that path by January 2027. Modern CCTV is IP based, so this is a good point to move to a system with app-based viewing and, where fixed lines are poor, a 4G connection.
What happens to careline and telecare devices?
Careline and telecare units that dial a monitoring centre over analogue lines must move to digital-ready units. This is safety-related, especially in care settings, so it should be assessed individually and migrated with time to test, working with the telecare provider.
What about vending machines and building management systems?
Telemetry devices such as vending machines, EV chargers, meters and building management controllers that report over a phone line usually move to an IoT SIM or IP connection. A multi-network or fixed-IP SIM is often the simplest reliable replacement.
Monitored devices on old phone lines?
We can audit your CCTV, careline and telemetry, and move each to the right IP or SIM connection before the line goes. See the full ISDN and PSTN switch off guide.