POTS Lines and their Impact on College Campuses
Traditional POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) Lines have existed since Alexander Graham Bell created them in 1876. With the advancement of technology into the 21st century, it is truly astounding that society has continued to use this outdated technology when there are better, cheaper options that exist.
The POTS Link is a cutting-edge POTS replacement solution that can provide 24/7 visibility, lower monthly prices, and deliver a much more dependable connection compared to traditional copper POTS lines.
The Cost of Using Traditional POTS Lines
The average cost for traditional POTS Lines usually ranges between $50-$100 per line per month. According to the FCC, there are currently 36 million active POTS lines, with a large portion of those existing on college campuses. Large campuses can consist of hundreds of buildings, with some of the most popular across America having upwards of 600 buildings, most of which will require an active POTS connection.
For example, to help keep their buildings that have more than one floor accessible for those with disabilities, they will need an elevator. Each elevator’s call box will need to be connected to a POTS line to operate; therefore a conservative estimate can assume that only half of the buildings on a 600-building campus will need two elevators with a cost of $50 per elevator per month. This means that some of America’s largest colleges and universities could be paying more than $30,000 in a single month to support just their elevators. This equates to $360,000 per year on elevators alone, not including other devices commonly supported by POTS Lines such as fax machines, panic buttons, and fire alarms. The main point is that colleges are seriously overpaying for traditional POTS Lines that can be easily disrupted by forces outside of anyone’s control such as inclement weather and construction. Not to mention that the FCC has also mandated a sunset date where providers will no longer be forced to support traditional POTS Lines, which is set to arrive in August of 2022.
Our Solution
With so many factors indicating that now is the time to make the switch from traditional POTS Lines, the best solution is RTech Solutions’ POTS Link. Our solution reduces monthly costs, allows for better oversight and management of your devices, requires no changes to your current infrastructure, and typically are not disrupted by inclement weather and construction. The Kit works by using a dependable LTE connection instead of relying on the physical line that traditional POTS Lines do, therefore decreasing downtime and increasing the reliability of your devices. Additionally, choosing POTS Link helps to prevent data overages and allows us to help our customers future-proof their network by optimizing their devices and preparing them for when 5G becomes widely available.
Why RTech?
RTech Solutions was created with the idea of helping customers without forcing them to jump through hoops to get the solution they need. We pride ourselves on serving our customers by providing dependable options that are both cost-effective and practical. If you are looking to make the switch to the future of POTS connectivity, or just need to chat about your options, visit our website to schedule a consultation.
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