Why Legacy Telecom Products Are Increasing in Price, and Why Now Is the Time to Move to Fibre
Across the UK telecoms landscape, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: legacy products are getting more expensive, fast. From copper-based broadband to ageing ISDN and PSTN lines, the cost of maintaining older infrastructure is rising year after year and those increases are landing squarely on customers’ bills.
At Plum Communications, we want to help our customers stay ahead of these changes, avoid unnecessary costs, and benefit from the advantages of a modern, future-proof connection. Here’s why prices for legacy services keep climbing, and why upgrading to fibre now is the smartest move you can make.
The Real Reason Legacy Prices Are Rising
Telecoms providers are not raising prices without reason. The truth is, the UK is in the middle of one of the biggest network transformations in decades: the nationwide retirement of the copper network.
- Maintaining copper is increasingly expensive
The PSTN and copper broadband networks are nearing the end of their lives. Parts, engineering expertise, and maintenance resources are all becoming harder (and costlier) to source. As a result, providers are raising prices to cover the ongoing upkeep of outdated technology.
- The industry is pushing migration to fibre
Telecoms suppliers want customers on full fibre as soon as possible. Higher pricing on legacy products acts as a financial nudge, encouraging businesses to modernise before the switch-off deadlines force them to.
- Copper voice services are being withdrawn region by region
With the “stop sell” already in place across much of the country, new orders for copper-based voice lines are no longer permitted in many areas. As these services approach complete withdrawal, costs will only increase further.
Why Fibre Is Not Just a Replacement, It’s an Upgrade
Moving to fibre isn’t simply about avoiding price rises. It offers meaningful benefits that improve performance, resilience, and long-term value.
- Faster, more reliable connectivity
Full fibre broadband delivers gigabit-speeds with far fewer faults than copper lines. This means smoother operations, happier customers, and less downtime.
- Lower maintenance costs
Fibre infrastructure is newer, more stable, and cheaper to maintain — meaning you benefit from more predictable, sustainable pricing over time.
- Built for modern communication tools
From VoIP services to cloud applications and hybrid working, today’s tools require connection quality that copper networks simply can’t guarantee.
- Future-proofing your business
Copper voice networks are being switched off completely. Moving now avoids any disruption, last-minute scrambles, or urgent (and more expensive) migrations later.
The Cost of Waiting Is Rising
Delaying your migration might feel easier in the short term, but it comes with clear risks:
- You continue paying higher legacy costs.
- You face possible downtime during forced migrations.
- You miss out on the performance benefits that fibre-based solutions bring.
- You may eventually encounter shortages in equipment or installation availability as the switch-off deadline approaches.
Upgrading now ensures a smooth, planned transition — and often at a lower long-term cost.
How Plum Communications Makes the Switch Easy
At Plum Communications, we specialise in helping businesses move from legacy services to fast, reliable fibre connections with:
✔ Tailored migration plans
✔ Minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations
✔ Competitive fibre packages that save money long-term
✔ Expert support before, during and after the transition
Whether you’re running a small office, a distributed team, or a multi-site organisation, our team ensures that your upgrade is seamless, stress-free, and cost-effective.
Ready to modernise your connectivity?
The copper voice network is fading out, but your business doesn’t have to be dragged along with it. Upgrading to fibre now means lower costs, better performance, and a secure foundation for the future.