The last so-called EWSD switching exchange was officially decommissioned on Friday at the telecom centre in Luxembourg-Gare, marking a symbolic moment that completes the country’s transition to a fully digital, all-IP network.

Since 17 January, all customers have been operating on the new digital system. For users, this major technological upgrade will be barely noticeable: landline calls will continue as normal, with only the underlying technology having changed. The transition involves gradually phasing out and recycling the old copper lines, with fibre-optic infrastructure being rolled out in their place. This modernisation is not just about faster connections; it is also expected to significantly reduce both electricity consumption and the sector's carbon footprint.