Greater awareness is needed about the digital landline switch over

During the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) oral questions session today, Damian urged the Minister to take steps to raise awareness of the digital landline switch over, and, specifically, the implications for those currently dependent on their landlines.  The full debate can be viewed here: Parliamentlive.tv - House of Commons

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