PSTN and Broadband Line Audit

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full audit of all PSTN and broadband lines, including DSL, FTTC, FTTP, and leased lines.
  


• Compile and reconcile data from multiple sources, such as supplier invoices, internal systems, and site-level validation.
  


• Build and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all identified telecoms assets.
  


• Capture key data for each line, including location, ownership, supplier, cost, and service use.
  


• Engage with service owners and site contacts to validate whether lines are still required.
  


• Identify redundant, unused, or unassigned (“orphaned”) lines.
  


• Classify all lines into clear categories (Keep / Cease / Under Review).
  


• Maintain a robust audit trail, including communications, decisions, and supporting evidence.
  


• Produce a Master Audit Register in an agreed format (e.g., Excel).
  


• Deliver a detailed audit findings report, including risks, issues, and cost-saving opportunities.
  


• Develop a prioritized cessation plan grouped by supplier, site, and risk level.
  


• Where applicable, initiate and track soft cease requests with supplier approval.
  

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