⚠️  FCC Notice: FCC POTS Lines Forbearance Order 19-72A1 — copper telephone line retirements are accelerating nationwide. Act before your carrier sends a discontinuation notice.
Connectivity & Network

POTS Line Replacement

The FCC and carriers like AT&T and Verizon are calling for an end to copper telephone wires. We'll audit your POTS exposure, identify the right replacement technology for each line, and manage the entire migration — at no cost to you.

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The End of Copper — What You Need to Know

Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines are an aging infrastructure. Due to FCC Forbearance Order 19-72A1, copper telephone lines that support POTS are becoming more and more expensive to maintain. The FCC and most major telephone providers — AT&T, Verizon, Windstream, Lumen, and smaller resellers — are making an aggressive push to fiber and wireless connections, with retirements accelerating through 2025 and 2026.

Phone carriers are literally hanging up on Plain Old Telephone Service. POTS lines are getting less reliable and more expensive, while offering fewer options than before the digital push. The push to fiber and wireless comes as no surprise — but the speed at which it's happening is catching many organizations off guard.

Many "analog-era" applications — fire and security alarms, elevator systems, phone and voice adapters, point-of-sale systems, gate access, fax machines, and ATMs — weren't built with the digital age in mind. These applications require a reliable connection and run inherently better on analog lines. Our POTS replacement service is a simple solution that allows these applications to run seamlessly with a wireless, digital connection.

Market Snapshot
180
Days or less — typical notice before a copper line retirement
$80+
Average monthly cost per POTS line today vs. $15–25 for modern alternatives
2026
Target year for majority of carrier copper retirements in major markets
Your Costs Increase As Copper Lines Decrease

Major telcos are no longer required
to maintain POTS lines.

As fewer copper lines remain, carriers raise prices on those that do. Most organizations are paying far more than they should — and that number will keep climbing. The costs of doing nothing are real: inflated monthly bills, surprise retirements, and compliance gaps that don't fix themselves.

Current POTS Cost
$80+
per line / month — and rising with no ceiling in sight
Rate Increases Since 2020
200–400%
some carriers have raised POTS rates dramatically
Copper Exit Markets Filed
1,000+
AT&T & Verizon aggressively exiting copper markets
Cost of Doing Nothing
High
compliance risk, service gaps, and escalating bills if you wait
Replacement Cost
$35–55
per line / month — fixed rate, no surprises
Potential Savings
40–60%
per line per month vs. legacy POTS pricing
Compliance Coverage
UL-listed fire panels, ASME elevator phones, PCI POS
Remote Monitoring
SMS & email alerts — manage all sites from one portal
3 Reasons to Replace Your POTS Lines Now
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Failsafe Technology

You'll receive a reliable, wireless connection powered by a separate battery source — meaning your systems will continue to operate even if the power goes out. No copper dependency, no single point of failure.

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Saves You Money

Copper landline costs have tripled in price with future increases likely. Our POTS line replacement solutions can save you 40–60% and your per-line cost won't increase over time. Fixed, predictable pricing.

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All-In-One Device

Everything you need to shift away from aging copper analog lines. Our all-inclusive solutions do exactly what they're supposed to — with no surprise monthly rate increases and no hidden fees.

Replacement Technology by Use Case

Elevator Emergency Phones

AHJ-compliant cellular adapters replace copper elevator lines with no rewiring. Modern solutions meet IBC and ASME A17.1 code requirements for two-way emergency communication.

Fire Alarm Panels

UL-listed cellular communicators replace analog dialers on fire alarm panels — maintaining monitoring center connectivity and code compliance without touching the panel itself.

Healthcare Fax Lines

HIPAA-compliant cloud fax eliminates dedicated analog fax lines while preserving existing fax numbers and integrating with email, EHR, and document management workflows.

Burglar Alarm Dialers

Cellular communicators provide a direct replacement for analog alarm dialers — often improving monitoring reliability by adding cellular redundancy alongside any existing broadband path.

POS & Payment Terminals

IP or cellular gateways replace analog connections for credit card terminals and POS systems — enabling PCI-compliant connectivity without requiring equipment replacement.

Door Entry & Gate Systems

SIP or cellular adapters replace analog intercom and gate controller lines — maintaining existing functionality while eliminating the copper dependency entirely.

Ready to explore POTS Line Replacement?

Our advisors will audit your POTS exposure, identify the right supplier fit for each line, and manage the entire migration process — at no cost to you.