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power failure

Coverage of power failure in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 2 · 06:00 UTCMost recent: May 2 · 06:00 UTC
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Robert Dewarperson1Scottish Highlandsplace1digital switchovertopic1backup batterytopic1mobile phone signaltopic12027 deadlinetopic12030 extension proposaltopic1
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  • TECHNOLOGYMay 2 · 06:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover

    Rural residents in the Scottish Highlands, like Robert Dewar, express fears over losing communication during power outages after landlines were switched to broadband. A 42-hour blackout highlighted flaws in backup systems, prompting calls to extend the digital switchover deadline from 2027 to 2030.

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