Copper Network Decommissioning

[LinLee]

We have an OLD landline, with an OLD rotary dial phone (we've had for 45 years), that hangs on the wall.  Also, we are on a party line (although I don't think we have anyone else on the line at this time.)  We DO NOT HAVE INTERNET, and therefore do not own a modem.  Does Bell provide the modem necessary for this change?  Will we be left with a hole in the wall where our current phone hangs?  Will our current phone still work with this change?  We have tried to have these questions answered, but no one has been able to adequately respond.

Please note:  This post is being logged by my sister as we do not have internet access.

Thank you.

[WelshTerrier]

Good Day.

The email you received is simply an advanced notification for work that is going to be performed in your locality. Prior to any changes or decommissioning of copper & conversion to fibre or a cellular link, Bell will be in contact with you.

Fibre needs to be installed in your area before your copper service will be disconnected.

When Bell converts your service to fibre, a modem is required to connect the Home phone service. It is also used for Fibe Internet & Fibe TV. Bell normally will install this modem at the time of conversion & it is only installed when you choose Bell as your service provider.

A Demarcation Point will be placed either inside or outside of your dwelling identifying where the Bell wiring/cable network ends and where your own wiring begins.

For example only, if you own a home, the Demarcation Point can be identified by either a small plastic box mounted on the outside of your premise or a connection block in your basement or with other utility connections. Any inside wiring connected to this box becomes your property and responsibility.

The existing copper wiring to your home may be abandoned, left in place or removed. External aerial Bell cables, cross-boxes, wiring interfaces, etc. will be eventually disconnected and removed at a later date.

Take care.