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 […]

CommentsJanuary 2023
Two people talking on string phone

POTS Lines And Their Use in Business Phone Systems: An Introduction

The term POTS stands for Plain Old Telephone Service, and it is commonly used to refer to landline voice telephone services provided to businesses over traditional copper lines. With the advancement of technology, these legacy phone systems are being replaced by VoIP services and other telecommunications services, but POTS lines still remain in many business […]

CommentsJanuary 2023
What is the PSTN

What does the PSTN Stand For?

You’ve likely seen the acronym tossed around but do you know what the PSTN stands for? The PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) was originally designed for voice communications only. Then the PSTN became the underpinning of text messages, video calls, and even the Internet.  Using underground copper wires, this legacy platform has been a reliable […]

CommentsOctober 2022