While it’s being positioned as an “upgrade” to better services, many businesses haven’t been fully advised on the potential impact or given the opportunity to migrate to the most suitable solution for their needs. Meanwhile, reports indicate a 45% increase in faults on existing WLR lines as engineering resources are redirected, leaving legacy services increasingly unstable.
With only around 160 working days remaining before full switch off, businesses should realistically be targeting migration completion by September 2026 at the latest. Waiting not only increases operational risk, but could also mean significantly higher costs — particularly with expected price increases in April and September.
The scale of the challenge is clear. Across the UK, 2.8 million lines still require migration, including 475,000 business services. At the current rate of approximately 45,000 lines per week, the numbers simply don’t stack up. Businesses that delay risk being caught in the backlog.
At Pen Telecom, we support organisations through every stage of this transition. From assessing your current infrastructure to recommending the right solution — whether that’s full fibre or VoIP — we manage the migration process and ensure business continuity with minimal disruption. Acting early means avoiding the rush, controlling costs, and protecting your operations.
Are you confident your business won’t be left behind when the switch off finally happens?
For clarity and control, visit www.pen-telecom.co.uk or email service@pen-telecom.co.uk to start the conversation.
