The FCC Has Spoken: Copper Phone Lines Are Going Away
The FCC approved a new ruling that dramatically accelerates the retirement of copper-based phone lines (POTS). Carriers now only need to provide 30 days’ notice before shutting off service.
Today, an estimated 15 to 50 million POTS lines are still in use. Many organizations still rely on aging copper infrastructure to support critical systems, such as fire panels and elevators. This creates an immediate risk for businesses that have not made the switch.
Why Does This Matter to Your Business?
- Rising Costs – POTS line pricing continues to climb
- Declining Reliability – Copper networks are being retired faster than ever
- Short Notice – 30 days is not enough time to plan and transition smoothly
The Good News
Modern solutions, including the following, are ready today.
- VoIP
- Wireless POTS replacement
- Unified communication systems
These popular solutions not only resolve the copper shutdown issue but can also provide added benefits.
- Improve reliability
- Ensure compliance
- Lower costs
Act now to get ahead of carrier shutdowns. By reviewing your existing copper/POTS lines with us today, you can ensure a smooth, disruption-free transition on your timeline—not theirs.
Contact us today about your copper-based phone lines.
Citations
- Pacific Business Systems: Cloud-Based (VOIP) Phone Systems
- Pacific Business Systems: PBX Phone Systems
- Pacific Business Systems: No-Fee Telecom Service Review
- FCC Tech Transitions: Network Upgrades that May Affect Your Service
