By now, most technology and facilities leaders are well aware that POTS lines (plain old telephone service) are being retired. Carriers have spent years phasing out copper networks, increasing prices, and reducing support for legacy analog services.
Yet many organizations still have a few straggler POTS lines lingering in their environments often tied to critical functions like elevator phones, fire alarms, or building access systems. These lines may be buried in invoices, managed by multiple vendors, or overlooked during previous digital transformation efforts.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to tackle the final steps alone. Renodis helps organizations identify, replace, and decommission their remaining POTS lines quickly and cost-effectively.
Why Some Businesses Still Have POTS Lines
Even the most forward-thinking IT and operations teams can struggle to eliminate every copper line. That’s because POTS lines are often hidden within:
- Life-safety systems (e.g., fire panels, elevator phones)
- Security or access control systems
- Point-of-sale devices or fax lines
- Remote or legacy facilities that weren’t included in previous audits
These remaining lines can quietly increase monthly costs and expose your organization to compliance or reliability risks. According to Ooma, many carriers have already implemented steep rate increases for remaining POTS services – a trend that’s expected to continue as decommissioning progresses.
The Risk of Waiting
If your business still maintains even a handful of active POTS lines, the risks are real:
- Escalating costs: Carriers are aggressively increasing rates for legacy services.
- Decreased reliability: Copper networks are aging fast, leading to slower repairs and service degradation.
- Limited support: Once service is discontinued in your area, migration timelines shrink to as little as 90–180 days.
- Compliance exposure: Fire, elevator, and security systems connected via copper may no longer meet regulatory requirements.
In short, the longer you wait, the more you pay – and the less control you have.
How Renodis Helps You Complete Your POTS Replacement
For organizations still navigating the final phase of POTS decommissioning, Renodis offers a proven, end-to-end process that takes the complexity off your plate.
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Audit and Discovery
We uncover every remaining POTS line across your environment, including those hidden within maintenance invoices or underutilized locations.
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Cost and Risk Analysis
Renodis provides visibility into what each line costs, where price escalations are occurring, and which lines pose the highest operational risk.
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POTS Replacement Strategy
Our experts evaluate your POTS alternatives, including:
- VoIP (Voice over IP) for traditional voice services
- LTE/5G-based solutions for wireless connectivity
- POTS-in-a-Box technology for analog-to-digital transitions
As discussed in our previous Renodis blog on avoiding the rising costs of POTS, these modern options can significantly lower costs while maintaining compliance and reliability.
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Vendor Coordination and Implementation
We handle vendor sourcing, contract management, and project oversight, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting business operations.
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Decommissioning and Ongoing Oversight
Once replacements are in place, Renodis manages disconnection of the legacy lines, validates billing accuracy, and ensures your organization isn’t paying for unused services.
Why Clients Choose Renodis for POTS Migration
Renodis brings together deep telecom lifecycle expertise, strong vendor relationships, and a hands-on approach to project management. We help clients:
- Eliminate legacy costs and waste
- Simplify vendor and billing complexity
- Ensure compliance for life-safety and regulatory endpoints
- Gain predictable, future-ready connectivity
Simply put, we make POTS replacement easy.
It’s Not About Awareness Anymore, It’s About Action
Most organizations already know that POTS lines are going away. The challenge now isn’t understanding why, it’s finishing the job before costs and risks escalate further.
If your company still has even a few POTS lines left in service, Renodis can help you complete your transition with clarity, speed, and measurable savings.
Don’t wait for your carrier to dictate your timeline. Take control of your migration and let Renodis ensure your network is ready for what’s next.
