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AF ensures our Members have the latest technology to make doing business - in the office or on the move - easier than ever. In January 2027 Openreach will complete withdrawal of old infrastructure such as ‘PSTN’ and ‘ISDN’ landlines and broadband services that use them. Let us help you navigate your options to find the best solution.

Is broadband costing you dear?

From 1st January 2025, prices for all legacy WLR (Wholesale Line Rental) and Broadband services increased by 10%.  

The services this relates to are:  

  • Analogue/Digital Line Rentals and ancillary services (PSTN, ISDN2/30, Care Level 2/3/4, Smart Divert, Caller Display etc.) – a full list is available on request. 

  • Legacy Broadband Services (ADSL, FTTC, G.Fast).

Why are prices increasing? 

Because of the significant cost increases being incurred with the withdrawal of the legacy WLR network by BT Openreach, resulting in higher costs for maintaining these older technologies. 

How can your AF Telecoms team help?  

Members with an existing PSTN/ISDN2/30, ADSL, FTTC or GFast Comm-Tech billed service with us who upgrade to a future-proofed service by 31st March 2025, will receive a credit for the difference in cost.  

Benefit from enhanced performance, reliability and features, safe in the knowledge you’re protected from similar changes in the future as the industry transitions away from legacy networks (PSTN Switch-Off January 2027).  

If your exchange is not yet ready for the changeover, we can also review whether alternative broadband options are suitable for you, for example cellular broadband over 4 & 5G or satellite. 

Our AF Telecoms team is here to help you. Discuss your options to switch, if you have questions or if you’d like to discuss moving your telecoms to AF, our team is here to help. Get in touch using the phone number and email links below: 

Email: telecoms@af.farm
Call: 01603 881 909