AT&T POTS Lines

AT&T Discontinues POTS Lines

AT&T is discontinuing POTS Lines. This news would not be surprising if you have been following us for a while.  But recent events are confirming that the next phase of the discontinuation of POTS lines has begun. In August 2022, the FCC removed the requirement that POTS lines are maintained as the network continued to […]

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Woman holding copper POTS phone

Overview of Copper POTS Lines in Telecom

Copper POTS lines, or Plain Old Telephone Service lines, have been a mainstay technology for telecom for decades. They enable voice transmission over analog circuits, making them ideal for business or home use. This article will explain the differences between digital and analog communications and help you understand the applications of these Copper Phone lines […]

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POTS IN A BOX

What is the POTS IN A BOX ® and How Does It Work

In August of 2022, FCC Order 19-72A1 was fully enacted, removing the mandate that required the continued maintenance and support of copper POTS lines and opened the door for the full-scale digital transformation of our communications network. While this is all good news, it does present some challenges for those users who still rely on […]

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