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POTS Replacement
Modern replacements for copper phone lines that support fire alarms, elevators, fax, gate access, and other critical devices.
Overview
Carriers are retiring copper networks, and the cost of keeping legacy analog lines in service keeps rising. Many of those lines support life-safety and building systems that cannot simply be switched off. We identify every analog line, confirm what it supports, and replace it with a compliant alternative.
Common challenges
- Rising prices and declining support for legacy copper lines
- No current inventory of which lines serve alarms, elevators, or fax
- Code and inspection requirements for life-safety connections
- Locations spread across many carriers and billing accounts
How we help
A structured path from assessment to results.
- 01
Line discovery
We inventory analog lines across invoices and sites and document the device each one supports.
- 02
Solution matching
Each line is matched to an appropriate replacement, such as managed POTS-replacement devices with cellular backup or a VoIP alternative.
- 03
Compliance coordination
We work with your alarm, elevator, and facilities vendors to plan testing and support inspection readiness.
- 04
Phased migration
Sites are converted in a planned sequence, and legacy lines are disconnected only after replacements are verified.
What you can expect
Outcomes that hold up after the project ends.
Critical systems protected
Life-safety and building devices kept connected through the transition.
Legacy cost retired
Copper lines disconnected once replacements are confirmed.
A documented inventory
Every line and device accounted for, by site.
Typical deliverables
- Analog line inventory by site and device
- Replacement recommendation per line
- Vendor coordination and testing plan
- Disconnect verification log
Every engagement starts with a conversation about your current environment.
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Often paired with
Telecom Expense Management
Invoice auditing, inventory control, and reporting across voice, data, wireless, and connectivity services.
Implementation & Ongoing Support
Project management through installation and go-live, followed by ongoing advocacy with your providers.
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