In uk.telecom The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On 19/02/2026 23:01, Theo wrote:
In uk.telecom.voip The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote: >>>> On 19/02/2026 13:26, Theo wrote:so what does the copper connect to?
OR have a product 'SOTAP for Analogue' which allows an (typically elderly)so how does FTTP work with no copper no exchange and no cabinet?
subscriber to keep their copper line and existing equipment but do the VOIP
conversion in the network - eg at the exchange or VDSL cabinet. I would not
be surprised if older payphones are handled the same way.
They leave a cabinet in place to supply the phone box with a copper phone >>> line. The cabinet will already have fibre and power.
"but do the VOIP conversion in the network"
ie the cabinet contains an ATA that translates between POTS and FTTP.
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