Traditional landline telephone systems based on copper-wire infrastructure are becoming outdated and less cost-effective in the face of rapidly evolving communication technologies. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has declared that the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), which is also commonly referred to as copper-wire phone lines or plain old telephone service (POTS), is headed toward an inevitable sunset. This blog details the ways your company can successfully avoid the rising costs that POTS requires.
The need for a shift away from the PSTN is due to several factors, POTS lines and upgrading aging copper-wire networks, especially for critical devices like elevator phones and fire alarm panels, have been increasing in costs significantly.
It is important for finding alternative solutions to escape the rising costs and limitations of copper-wire phone service. Businesses and organizations need to explore modern communication technologies that offer more efficient and cost-effective alternatives to the traditional PSTN.
With alternative technologies such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), cellular communication, and wireless options, businesses can reduce costs and take advantage of added features and capabilities that these technologies offer. To escape the ever-increasing cost of copper-wire phone service and maintain your critical devices while reducing costs, follow these key steps:
Audit Your Company for Copper Lines:
Conduct a comprehensive audit of your company’s infrastructure to identify all the copper lines currently in use. This includes identifying mission-critical devices like elevator phones and fire alarm panels that rely on POTS lines. This step will help you understand the scope of your project and plan for the transition.
Evaluate Alternative Technologies:
Research and evaluate alternative technologies that can replace copper-wire phone service for your critical devices. Some common alternatives include:
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Cellular Communication
wireless communication.
Select the Best Vendor:
Once you have identified the alternative technology that suits your needs, research and select a reputable vendor that specializes in providing the chosen solution. Look for vendors with experience in deploying and maintaining systems for mission-critical devices.
One other alternative solution to escape the ever-increasing cost of copper-wire phone service is the “POTS in a Box” solution. POTS in a Box refers to a compact and portable device that allows for the migration of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to modern communication technologies without the need for extensive infrastructure changes.
Once you have identified the alternative technology that suits your needs, research and select a reputable vendor that specializes in providing the chosen solution. Look for vendors with experience in deploying and maintaining systems for mission-critical with reliable, secure devices.
Escape rising copper-wire phone costs while keeping reliable communication for mission-critical devices with these steps.
Contact Renodis for alternative PSNT solutions that are customized for your business needs at info@renodis.com.
