Are phone lines becoming a thing of the past? With the rapid evolution of technology, it’s no secret that many traditional forms of communication are being replaced with more efficient and advanced methods. This holds true for copper phone lines, which have been a staple of telecommunications for decades. In today’s digital age, where smartphones […]
Dwindling POTS Usage Prompts AT&T to Petition to End POTS Landline Obligation On February 6, the California Public Utilities Commission and AT&T will hold the first of a series of public hearings in Humboldt County, California, to discuss AT&T’s request to be released as the “Carrier of Last Resort” and the designation an “Eligible Telecommunications […]
Plain old telephone service (POTS) lines have been around for decades, providing reliable phone service to homes and businesses. But technology continues to advance, and many phone companies are phasing out their copper POTS lines in favor of newer, digital forms of communication. Why? The stats speak for themselves: In 2000, there were nearly 190 […]
