The Best POTS Replacement

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POTS stands for Plain Old Telephone Service, which is a term for the traditional analog voice communication system that uses copper wires to transmit signals. POTS is becoming obsolete and prices are rapidly increasing as the FCC issued the following guidance:

“…we find that the public interest is no longer served by maintaining these legacy regulatory obligations and their associated costs. Rather than a foothold for new entrants into the marketplace, they have become a vice, trapping incumbent LECs into preserving outdated technologies and services at the cost of a slower transition to next-generation networks and services that benefit American consumers and businesses.” – FCC GUIDANCE

Many people think that Congress ordered to shut down all POTS lines, but that’s simply not true. What they did order was that providers don’t have to keep up with the old copper POTS lines anymore. Providers don’t have to make sure these lines work either. So, more and more of these lines will be taken out of service or pricing will dramatically increase to support the existing infrastructure that many legacy customers have. That’s why POTS replacement solution is important. It’s a cheaper and easier option for providers. It also uses 4G and 5G wireless networks to send data. And the best part, it costs less per month for you and your customers.  

However, many businesses still rely on POTS for various reasons, such as compatibility with legacy equipment, regulatory compliance, or emergency backup. Therefore, finding a suitable POTS Line Replacement provider is an important decision that requires careful consideration of several criteria. Some of the most useful criteria when choosing the best partner include: 

•    Quality and reliability: The provider should offer high-quality, enterprise-class 4G and 5G hardware and services from the nation’s biggest carriers along with fire alarm communicators compatible with today’s codes such as NFPA 72 (National Fire Protection Association). The provider should also have access to a robust network infrastructure that can handle high volumes of traffic and ensure minimal downtime or disruption in case of power outages, natural disasters, or cyberattacks.

•    Cost and scalability: The provider should provide solutions that are in stock and can be deployed quickly, therefore optimizing your bottom-line savings and keeping pace with demand in a flexible way for you.  Ask for free stocking, free activation, free configuration, and free technical support.  
The provider should offer competitive pricing that reflects the actual usage and needs of the business. And the provider should also have flexible plans that can accommodate changes in demand, such as adding or removing lines, upgrading features, or switching locations. 

•    Features and functionality: The provider should offer a range of features and functionality that can enhance the efficiency and productivity of the business and base their configurations on the specific application(s) being run.   Does the partner supply battery backup and offer technical support pre and post deployment?

•    Security and compliance: The provider should have remote management and technical support to ensure you or your client remain in adherence to the highest standards of security and compliance. The provider should use encryption, authentication, and firewall technologies to prevent unauthorized access or interception of signals. Ask if your provider is certified by any major fire authorities.

•    Deployment: Ask if your provider offers a total solution and one stop for connectivity, equipment, deployment and management.  The best providers offer complementary site surveys to determine the best 4G or 5G network and a nationwide network of certified technicians to assist in the transition from analog to digital across any geographic requirement. And post installation do they offer fully expert managed equipment, and break/fix support with emergency replacement.