Phones & Power Cuts
Power cuts on Coll can last much longer than the mainland. Luckily, Tiree has a power station and when things go wrong on the mainland, or Mull, we are back-fed from Tiree. Evenso, getting repair crews to Coll in bad weather.... takes time.
Mobile reception
During a power cut, mobile reception should not be affected.
All three of Coll's mobile phone masts have some sort of back-up supply. The capacity/duration-of-backup varies by supplier; more details Here
However, if you use a 4G in-house booster, that booster will need it's own battery backup or UPS Booster info
Land-lines
On 31st January 2027, BT intend to disable all analogue phone supplies.
This means all old-style BT phones will not work during a power cut . This is already the case for those using a land-line with broadband or post 2023 have had a new land-line phone supplied to the property.
ALL WILL NEED TO BE POWERED BY YOU
If you wish to stay connected you will need a battery backup or an UPS
Vulnerable persons.
Contact your provider: Under UK industry guidance (via Ofcom), if you are vulnerable and rely on your landline with no mobile signal, your provider is required to supply a free battery backup unit.
How long it may last, I've no idea. I expect it's basic !
Battery backup
This part is currently being revamped and updated.
Please return soon.
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
This part is currently being revamped and updated.
Please return soon.