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Can I Keep My Home Phone With Utility Warehouse Full Fibre?
04Nov
Can I Keep My Home Phone With Utility Warehouse Full Fibre?
Yes, many households can keep their existing home phone number when switching to Utility Warehouse f...
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Phonely Celebrates CallGuard Recognition at the TECA Awards 2026
04Nov
Phonely Celebrates CallGuard Recognition at the TECA Awards 2026
Phonely is celebrating another exciting achievement after reaching the finals of the Tackling Econom...
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Router, VoIP Adapter, or New Handset: What Equipment Do You Need for a Digital Landline?
03Nov
Router, VoIP Adapter, or New Handset: What Equipment Do You Need for a Digital Landline?
Do you need a new handset when switching to a digital landline, or can you keep your existing phone ...
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UK Scam Call Trends: October 2026
03Nov
UK Scam Call Trends: October 2026
Energy and insulation calls topped Phonely’s October 2026 scam and nuisance-call findings, with 309 ...
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Landline switch-off 2027: what UK homes need to do before 31 January
02Nov
Landline switch-off 2027: what UK homes need to do before 31 January
The countdown is on. With just 90 days until the UK landline switch-off on 31 January 2027, househol...
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Loft Insulation Scam Calls: The Rise of AI Voices and Fake Home Surveys
26Oct
Loft Insulation Scam Calls: The Rise of AI Voices and Fake Home Surveys
Loft insulation scam calls often begin with what sounds like a harmless enquiry about your home. The...
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Fake Home Repair Calls: Thousands of Reports Raise Concerns for UK Households
20Oct
Fake Home Repair Calls: Thousands of Reports Raise Concerns for UK Households
New research from UK digital landline provider Phonely has identified 2,789 reports of suspicious ho...
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The Next Batch Has Been Revealed: Is Your Area on the Landline Switch-Off List?
12Oct
The Next Batch Has Been Revealed: Is Your Area on the Landline Switch-Off List?
Still using a traditional landline? The UK is retiring the old copper network in phases and moving e...
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UK Scam Call Trends: September 2026
06Oct
UK Scam Call Trends: September 2026
The September 2026 Phonely Scam Call Monitor analyses 6,111 nuisance and suspicious-call reports sub...
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What Is a Withheld Number? Meaning, Risks and How to Handle One
06Oct
What Is a Withheld Number? Meaning, Risks and How to Handle One
Have you ever looked at your phone and seen “Withheld”, “No Caller ID” or “Unknown Number” appear on...
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BT TalkTalk takeover: what does it mean for TalkTalk customers?
06Oct
BT TalkTalk takeover: what does it mean for TalkTalk customers?
The BT TalkTalk takeover has brought an end to months of uncertainty over the future of one of the U...
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Missed Call Scams UK: Should You Call Back?
29Sept
Missed Call Scams UK: Should You Call Back?
Find out how to identify missed call scams & how to protect yourself from them.
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BT Line Rental for Pensioners: What Are Your Options?
23Sept
BT Line Rental for Pensioners: What Are Your Options?
Compare BT line rental for pensioners with other providers & Phonely!
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Digital Landlines in a Power Cut: What Still Works and What Backup You May Need 
17Sept
Digital Landlines in a Power Cut: What Still Works and What Backup You May Need 
One of the most common concerns people have about switching to a digital landline is what happens du...
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My BT Landline Is Being Switched Off – What Are My Options?
16Sept
My BT Landline Is Being Switched Off – What Are My Options?
If you’re looking for BT landline alternatives because your current landline is being switched off, ...
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