POTS Lines Are Being Waved Goodbye; What Does That Mean For Your Company?
POTS Lines (Plain Old Telephone Services) is a telephone service employing analog signal transmission installed with copper wires. Copper wires are costly to maintain and inefficient for modern day communication needs like high-speed data and video.
In August 2019, the FCC released a mandate requiring telephone networks to sunset long-standing POTS phone line connections, requiring a full phase-out nationwide by August 2, 2022. Due to this change, the number of copper lines are decreasing causing an upsurge in pricing to keep a traditional phone line.
What Products Use POTS Lines?
Devices that rely on POTS lines include traditional landline phones, fax machines, security alarms, fire alarm systems, and more. POTS has limited bandwidth, making it less capable of handling high-speed data and video.
Why Did the FCC Deregulate POTS?
POTS relies on outdated infrastructure that is costly to maintain, there is limited availability, and incompatible with modern needs. In some areas, POTS systems aren’t available or too expensive. Due to these limitations, the FCC encourages companies to invest in next-generation fiber networks, broadband, and wireless technologies.
OneCloud POTS Replacement Plan
OneCloud POTS Replacement Plan directly replaces traditional First-Generation POTS Lines. With a code compliant comprehensive solution, carrier grade and UL Listed, what more could you need from a system.
Our technology replaces all analog business lines including but not limited to:
Fire/Security Alarm Panels
With a cloud-based fire/security alarm, it checks in with the monitoring center every few minutes compared to POTS line which sends a signal once every 24 hours. There are 2 methods of communications through local internet and cellular.
Elevator Call Boxes
Elevators require a dedicated phone line, and using a cellular elevator phone would ensure that your elevator call button is never out of order.
Fax Machines
When using an online fax solution, you can send a fax from anywhere on any device. SecureFax by OneCloud delivers HIPAA-compliant encryption for your business’s important documents from any device.
Why OneCloud POTS Replacement Plan?
OneCloud’s POTS Replacement plan is a code compliant comprehensive solution that directly replaces traditional First-Generation POTS lines. Our equipment is carrier grade and UL Listed to deliver future proofed telephone services.
- Guaranteed Compatibility with Legacy Systems
- More reliable than traditional copper POTS lines
- Multi-Wan Connectivity (Cellular, Broadband, WiFi)
- Business connectivity during network outages
- Approved for Life Safety
- Permitted under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 as a Managed Facilities Voice Network (MFVN)
- Meets or exceeds national, state, and local building and fire codes
- NFPA 72 Code Compliant
- PCI Compliant for payment, POS, and other financial transactions
- HIPPA Compliant for medical, pharmacy, and insurance equipment
- Nationwide professional installation team
- Dedicated porting team
- Dedicated Project Management with Enterprise Experience
- Acceptance testing for every location deployment
- 24x7x365 AI powered NOC with monitoring and alerts
- Remote Firmware Updates
- Break/Fix with Emergency Replacement
- Fault Tolerant Geographically Redundant Data Centers
- The Best SLAs in the Industry
- Cost of savings of up to 50%
- Online Status and Management Portal
- Real-Time Monitoring & Alerts
OneCloud has long standing reputation in providing best in class solutions and services to SMB & Enterprise customers.
- Bottom Line Savings: Drive significant savings 30% to 50% with a more reliable service and network.
- Performance Today & Tomorrow: Now technology improves performance today offering upgrade path to 5G when ready.
- Ramp Fast: Deploying fast, optimizes bottom line savings. Cadence and pace on demand.
- Uniformity: Multiple Telco providers are no longer needed. Consolidate, simplify with one solution.
OneCloud POTS Replacement Plan
POTS Portal is a State-of-the-Art SaaS portal which allows complete control of your POTS Replacement Telecommunication & Wireless Services. 24/7 Access as well as bi-monthly enhancements & new feature releases.
Features Include:
- 24×7 Access
- Overview & Status Reporting Dashboard
- Organization Management
- Users & Portal Access
- Location Management
- Location Details
- Services
- Telco
- Equipment
- Documents
- Tickets
- Device Manager
- Service Management
- Line Allocation & Status
- Telco Management
- Dynamic PBXs
- DIDs
- Call Logs
- 24×7 Support Center
- Help Center
- Ticketing & Status
- Device Manager
- Equipment Management
- Routers
- Real-time integration w/ Cradlepoint NetCloud
- Real-time integration w/ Peplink InControl2
- Real-time integration w/ InHand Device Manager
- ATAs
- Real-time Status
- Batteries
With OneCloud, you can work anywhere with a modern business phone system that ties employees and customer experience together with dramatically improved responsiveness, increased productivity, enhanced efficiency, and reduced operating costs.
Robust cloud-based tools make it safe and easy for team members to work from anywhere in the world. You can save 30% or more with all-inclusive pricing from a single provider and not worry about multiple vendors and complicated pricing plans.
To learn more about staying current with the latest communications technology, contact us at 1.800.921.9680 or email us at info@onecloud.com. OneCloud provides UCaaS solutions for businesses of all sizes. Manage calls, voicemails, business texts, video conferencing, and more on any device, and from any location.