POTS Lines Replacement Benefits

Why Hotels Should Make the Switch from Traditional Analog Telephone Lines

What are POTS Lines?

POTS or Plain Old Telephone Service is the traditional landline telephone system that relies on a copper analog infrastructure. This system has been utilized for over 100 years and used to be the main telephone system for business phones and communications. POTS lines have been in existence since the Alexander Graham Bell era but has undergone upgrades that brought telephones lines from overheard poles to currently being run underground.

What are POTS Lines Used For?

Over recent years, businesses have begun migrating towards other types of communications networks such as fiber and wireless for their business communication needs, resulting in a decline in the use of traditional phone lines. According to the FCC, between December 2008 and June 2017, the use of traditional telephone lines services fell by 49%, while business interconnected VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) subscriptions increased by over 1,062%. VoIP is a process by which business telephone systems can operate using an existing internet connection.

Some businesses and commercial buildings still depend on POTS lines for their legacy devices, such as Fire and Security Systems, Fax Machines, Elevator Call Box, Voice Applications, Point of Sale (POS)Systems, Building Entry Systems, ATM’s and Emergency Safety Systems. Traditional copper analog phone systems are becoming an antiquated infrastructure, and businesses that still utilize POTS lines services for their older devices are now faced with substantial monthly costs and less maintenance.

What is FCC Forbearance Order 19-72A1?

Phone carriers are no longer required to service analog copper telephone lines as per the FCC’s Forbearance Order 19-72A1. The order requires that resellers and customers who utilize POTS line services move to an alternative service on or before August 2, 2022. The FCC and most major telecommunications providers are making the push for POTS replacement and moving to wireless and fiber connections, beginning in 2022.

Businesses and commercial buildings that still utilize POTS lines services can expect a significant monthly pricing increase, as telecommunications carriers are increasing the price for existing POTS lines between 75% and 200% in a concerted effort to force customer migration away from the antiquated POTS Line infrastructure.

Telecommunication carriers are also no longer required to service POTS Lines, therefore rendering them an obsolete technology. Businesses will be left with an increase in monthly expenses and receive less maintenance, resulting in a continuous reduction in support.

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POTS Lines Replacement Solution

There are POTS lines replacement solutions on the market that allows businesses with older devices that utilize POTS line services to switch to a wireless or VoIP connection and still keep their legacy devices. Businesses can make the switch to a digital connection that offers the same capability as traditional telephone lines, with more options while saving on the rising cost of an outdated infrastructure. POTS lines offer less options than digital systems and are becoming less reliable and more expensive to service and maintain. POTS replacement services, replaces old copper telephone lines specifically for Fire & Security Systems, Fax Machines, Elevators, Voice Services, Point of Sale Systems, Gate Access, ATMs and Emergency Safety Systems for businesses and commercial buildings.

Why Should Your Building Make the Switch to a Digital Connection?

Monthly Savings
The cost of copper lines has increased exponentially, and prices are expected to continue to rise. The FCC and phone carriers are no longer required to support and service analog copper telephone lines, resulting in higher monthly costs. POTS replacement all-in-one solution offers businesses one bill and one flat rate, allowing them to see a 60% reduction in monthly costs with a more reliable connection than with traditional phone lines.

Continuous Service Without Disruption
Our digital technology ensures that your systems will operate continuously even during a power outage. A separate battery source allows POTS line replacement devices to continuously operate in the event of a power outage. All your critical systems will continue to function for up to 8 hours during a power outage.

Data Security for Critical Systems
Our digital POTS line replacement solution operates over a secure wireless network and is encrypted to protect sensitive information. Our solution offers a more reliable service than traditional phone lines, copper analog lines are prone to damage, with businesses running the risk of lines becoming compromised, disconnected, or cut.

Regulations Compliant
Our POTS replacement devices are specifically designed to meet the applicable compliance guidelines.

NFPA 72
ASME A17.1B
UL 62368-1
UL 2054
UL 864
UN 38.3
Payment Card Industry (PCI)
HIPAA
Federal Communications Commission

All in one Solution
Our all-in-one solution allows you to manage all your devices remotely from one portal while using your existing communications and critical systems. Our solution keeps your POTS replacement needs simple with one provider for all your hardware, data and phone service needs.