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Stannah Lifts Urges Lift Owners To Prepare For The PSTN Switch Over


Stannah Lifts, a leading provider of lift solutions, is calling on businesses and facility managers to act now and upgrade their lift communications systems to ensure they are ready for the UK’s new high-speed, GSM digital network.


Failing to update lift communication systems in advance of the switch from PSTN to GSM digital could lead to safety risks and non-compliance, as lifts must have a working emergency phone system to comply with EN 81-28 regulations.


The PSTN switch-off means that traditional analogue phone lines, including those used in lift emergency communication systems, will no longer function. As a result, lifts relying on PSTN for emergency calls may be taken out of service unless upgraded to GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) in time.


The nationwide transition to digital networks, led by Openreach, is well underway, with full migration expected to be completed by 2027, a 13-month extension from the original deadline.


That means many telecom providers have already switched customers from PSTN to digital networks ahead of schedule.


GSM is a cost-effective alternative to PSTN and requires no physical phone line. It incorporates a battery backup to ensure continual operation even during power outages.


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