This will involve transitioning from the ageing Public Switched Telephone Network to modern Digital Voice services. Bryn Thompson, director at Phonely, a UK provider of digital landline services, said: “For many households across south Scotland, the home phone is still an important part of everyday life. “The important thing is to understand what's changing before your provider gets in touch, rather than leaving everything until the last minute. “There are still a lot of myths surrounding the move to Digital Voice, but for most people the process is much simpler than they expect.” The switch-off is part of the UK’s transition from the copper phone network to digital technology.