WE shared the news that the switch from physical copper-based phone lines to digital services has been delayed by more than a year.

BT Group announced it will delay the switchover from the analogue Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to Digital Voice.

BT previously planned to move all customers to digital by the end of next year. The change will now not be made until the end of January 2027. 

Here's what readers said.

Cody Doherty said: "Very good we aren’t ready for it," as Suzanne Fairless-Aitken agreed. She said: "Good. Northumberland is not ready."

Jeff Martin said: "They've finally realised that a land outside London exists, and isn't geared up for the change."

Paul Robbie said: "The whole infrastructure needs sorting first. Hexham and the surrounding area has poor internet in comparison. Only yesterday Greggs could not use their till as the internet was shaky."

Iain Carrington said: "Already been switched, no point in having a landline anymore."

Rob Stewart McGinley said: "Bring back semaphores."

Caroline Jane commented: "This digital obsession has gone too far. Most people hate it and would prefer local offices with face-to-face service."

Andrew David Robson said the delay 'helps those who are not technical or computer experts who know very little or nothing about how computers or the internet works'.