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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
POTS Replacement

POTS Replacement Options for Small Businesses

POTS lines, aka Plain Old Telephone Service, have been foundational in our businesses for over a century but as we have discussed several times recently, the technology is phasing out leaving many of us with a decision to make.  How do we continue to communicate when POTS lines no longer work? If you find yourself […]

CommentsOctober 2022
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