Between now and 2025 most telephone providers will be moving their customers from traditional landlines to services using digital technology.

Your telecoms provider should contact you before the switchover to discuss what you need to do to.

If you have an Internet connection, the change may be as simple as plugging your phone into your broadband router.

However, if you have other devices connected to your phone line, such as alarm systems, your provider might need to upgrade your device to make it compatible.

If you are unsure how a device in your home might be affected, contact the equipment supplier for help.

And if you, or someone you know, depend on their landline or use a telecare device connected to a phone line – contact the service provider now for more advice.