BT have confirmed that they will work through the night to try to resolve phone line issues in Shipquay Street and The Diamond.
A BT spokseperson issued a statement today that said: "New cables have been laid and the changeover process will begin in the next hour.
"The engineers will be working overnight and into tomorrow to get everything repaired.
"It is hoped that the vast majority of customers will be back in service for lunchtime tomorrow."
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