Submitted on Thursday 12th March 2026
Rejected on Friday 10th April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Protect the copper landline in UK Law as critical infrastructure for Security.
The analogue copper landline urgently needs to be protected in Law as critical infrastructure for National Security. How else will people communicate during a massive Power Outage or Cyber Attack? People must retain the choice to keep the Landline, which is a Lifeline for elderly/vulnerable people.
Copper Landlines serve as a necessary, reliable and safe alternative to power-grid dependent, energy-hungry VOIP. VOIP will not be available during a power cut, which poses a danger to life. Mobile back-up systems are insecure and battery back-ups are time-limited. Neither is an option for people suffering from the Functional Impairment Electrohypersensitivity. This goes against the Equality Act 2010 and UK Inclusion Policy, which ensures equal access irrespective of disability or other need.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Review the digitisation of UK telephone lines" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756771
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