Ofcom told us it that will keep a close eye on the progress made by phone providers to help ensure all customers, particularly those who are vulnerable, are supported through the transition. This is all free to set up and use, and calls made come out of your existing monthly allowance (which for most EE and Vodafone red customers will be unlimited anyway). Unlike regular calling with Alexa, this system lets you make emergency calls and dial premium numbers by speaking to Alexa.

Turn on Echo Connect. First, plug the included power adapter into Echo Connect and then into a power outlet. The power LED light on the top will be solid when it has power. Silence your speaker with Do Not Disturb mode – This Alexa feature is particularly handy if you don’t want to be woken up by your speaker while you’re in the land of nod. Do Not Disturb mode can be enabled manually, or you can configure it to activate at certain times. To enable Do Not Disturb mode, open the Alexa app. Tap Devices, then Echo & Alexa and select Do Not Disturb. Or even more easily, you can toggle it with voice commands. Just say: ‘Alexa, turn on Do Not Disturb’, and to return to normal just say: ‘Alexa, turn off Do Not Disturb.’Flash briefing – Configure sources for your flash briefing in the Alexa Settings to choose the news she reports.

The traditional phone network isn't the only communications infrastructure that's being modernised – read about the UK 3G network switch-off , and what it means for you. It’s also possible to do this using the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. Just open the app and select the Conversations button.Upgrading to full fibre services has more of an impact because fibre optic cables need to be installed through to your home. An engineer visit will always be required to set up the service which will be connected using either overground or underground cables.

Digital phone services work using something called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Your broadband/landline provider might also call it IP voice or Digital Voice. BT touts the handset as having “crystal-clear” HD calling. Good call quality is always welcome, particularly for elderly folks who may have trouble hearing, or for those who usually have to deal with poor connections.Minute Mindfulness – This beginner-friendly skill aims to detach you from stresses and strains in just one minute. The new phone is another step towards BT’s existing plan of having all of its landline calls run through broadband by 2025. The handsets achieve this by connecting to a user’s BT Smart Hub 2, which in turn allows Alexa to operate. What other features does BT’s new phone have? Set your default music provider – In the menu in the Alexa app, head to Settings > music, then tap Choose Default Music Services. Remember some music streaming services and features require subscriptions.