How to Keep Your Landline When Switching to Starlink Satellite Broadband

But here’s the surprise many people get when they switch: Starlink doesn’t come with a landline. So you may be wondering how you can keep your landline when switching to Starlink?

If you rely on your landline number — whether for personal calls, customer enquiries, or important connected devices — you’ll need an alternative. That’s where VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and Plexatalk come in.

Does Starlink Come with a Landline?

No. Starlink is a broadband-only service.

When you sign up, you receive:

• A Starlink dish (Dishy McFlatface)
• A Wi-Fi router

Your internet comes entirely via satellite. There’s no copper line, no BT-style wall socket, and no integrated phone number.

If you cancel your old broadband + phone package without first porting your number, your number will be disconnected — and in many cases, cannot be recovered.

Why You Might Still Need a Landline on Starlink

Even in the mobile era, landlines offer benefits for both households and businesses.

For households

• Familiar number – Friends, relatives, and essential services already have it saved
• Elderly accessibility – Simpler for older relatives who prefer a traditional phone
• Critical devices – Some alarm systems, telecare, and monitoring devices work best with a phone line or compatible VoIP service
• Poor mobile coverage areas – VoIP over Starlink works wherever Starlink works

For businesses

• Professional image – A fixed, recognisable number adds credibility
• Marketing continuity – No need to reprint signage, cards, or adverts
• Advanced call handling – Menus, voicemail-to-email, hunt groups, and call recording
• Flexibility – Answer calls from anywhere with SIP-compatible apps like Zoiper

The PSTN Switch-Off – Now January 2027

The UK’s Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) — the traditional copper-based phone system — is scheduled to shut down in January 2027.

It’s already been delayed a couple of times, and while there’s always a chance it could move again, the outcome is inevitable:

• Copper landline services will be retired
• All voice services will run over IP (internet) connections
• New copper-based phone lines are no longer being installed

For Starlink users, the takeaway is simple: since Starlink never offered a copper line to begin with, VoIP is the only way forward — and you may as well set it up in a way that’s independent of your broadband provider.

What Is VoIP and Why It Works Perfectly with Starlink

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that allows you to make and receive phone calls using your internet connection instead of a physical telephone exchange.

With Plexatalk VoIP for Starlink, you can:

• Keep your existing number (BT, Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk, Plusnet, and others)
• Use your current phone via an ATA (Analogue Telephone Adapter)
• Upgrade to a modern VoIP desk phone for HD call quality and features
• Take calls anywhere by logging into your SIP account via apps like Zoiper on your mobile, tablet, or computer
• Forward calls to other numbers based on your rules (e.g. “ring my mobile after 10 seconds”)

Once your number is on VoIP, it’s provider-independent. Whether you stick with Starlink for years or switch to fibre, 5G, or another service later, your phone service and number come with you — no reprints, no downtime, no lost customers.

Why Choose Plexatalk for Starlink VoIP

• UK-based support – Real people who understand the UK market and devices
• Starlink-tested – Compatible with Starlink’s standard router and popular third-party mesh systems
• Future-proof – PSTN switch-off ready
• No line rental fees – Lower monthly costs than traditional landlines
• Flexible use – Works with ATAs, VoIP desk phones, and SIP-compatible apps like Zoiper

How to Keep Your Landline When Switching to Starlink – Step-by-Step

1. Contact Plexatalk before cancelling your old service
   • We check your number is portable
   • You sign a Customer Letter of Authority (CLoA) so we can transfer it
2. Choose your preferred setup
   • Keep existing phones with an ATA plugged into the Starlink router
   • Upgrade to a dedicated VoIP desk phone for more features
   • App-only – Use your SIP details in Zoiper or other VoIP apps on your mobile or PC
3. We port your number
   • We handle the process with your old provider
   • Porting typically takes 7–10 working days
4. Connect and start calling
   • Plug in your ATA or phone, or log into Zoiper with your SIP account
   • Make and receive calls over Starlink from day one

Using Your Existing Phones with Starlink

An ATA (Analogue Telephone Adapter) lets you keep your current phone:

• Plug the ATA into your Starlink router
• Connect your existing phone to the ATA
• Use it exactly as before — same buttons, same ringtones, same familiarity

✅ No new learning curve
✅ No rewiring required
✅ Cost-effective

Modern VoIP Desk Phones for Starlink

If you want a purpose-built VoIP phone, our models offer:

• Exceptional HD audio
• Voicemail, call recording, caller ID, and blocking
• Wired or Wi-Fi connection
• Plug-and-play setup with Starlink

Perfect for:

• Home offices
• Small businesses
• Busy households

Mobile & Remote Calling with Zoiper

While Plexatalk doesn’t have its own branded app, our SIP accounts work perfectly in third-party apps like Zoiper.

This means you can:

• Make and receive calls using your landline number from your mobile anywhere with internet
• Keep business and personal calls separate on the same device
• Use the same number across multiple devices (mobile, tablet, laptop)

Starlink-Specific Tips for the Best VoIP Experience

1. Dish positioning – Keep a clear view of the sky to minimise dropouts
2. Router location – Place centrally for strong Wi-Fi to ATAs or VoIP phones
3. Backup power – Use a UPS to keep Starlink and VoIP running during short outages
4. Weather awareness – In heavy rain or snow, have mobile forwarding enabled as backup

Real-World Examples

FAQs – Keeping Your Landline with Starlink

Save Money – Landline vs VoIP over Starlink

Typical BT-style landline: £15–£20/month in rental alone
Plexatalk VoIP: Lower monthly fees, no line rental, cheaper calls

Get Started with Plexatalk VoIP for Starlink Today

Don’t lose your number in the switch to Starlink.

With Plexatalk, you can:

• Keep your number for life
• Use it on your existing phone, a new VoIP handset, or via Zoiper on your mobile
• Pay no line rental
• Enjoy crystal-clear calls over Starlink

📞 Call us on 0330 057 6699
📧 Email: support@plexatalk.co.uk

Browse our Residential VoIP Packages or Business VoIP Solutions to get started.