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
elevator communications

Elevator Communications Post PSTN Shutdown

The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has deep roots in businesses of all shapes and sizes.  One area that is largely overlooked is the role the PSTN plays in emergency elevator communications. You’ve most likely seen the button built into the front panel of the elevator, especially if you have small children (No!  Don’t touch […]

CommentsApril 2021