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
FCC Order 19-72A1 for POTS Lines

What Does FCC Order 19-72A1 for POTS Lines Mean?

No, Dorothy.  You are not in Kansas anymore. For many businesses, the rapid changes in technology, such as FCC Order 19-72A1,  can feel like being in the middle of a tornado trying to find solid ground.  And once the skies are clear, you find yourself in the middle of Oz, where nothing looks or feels […]

CommentsApril 2022