BT accused of ‘bullying’ customers by pausing broadband in digital landline push

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What happened

Companies race to switch households to ‘voice over internet protocol’ services by the end of January BT has been accused of “bullying” customers by temporarily cutting off their broadband to pressure them to upgrade to a digital landline, as provider…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:52 UTC.

Why it matters

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