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No Copper, No Problem: Proactively De-Risking Your Network

News, POTS, POTS replacement / By Justin Blake

Copper theft is undermining telecom infrastructure and service reliability Copper theft is a growing and costly threat to organizations that rely on legacy telecom infrastructure, making de-risking your network a critical priority. When thieves recently removed nearly 900 feet of copper cable in the Forest Lake neighborhood in Houston earlier this year, service was not

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FCC Moves to Fast-Track U.S. Wireless Network Expansion

Leave a Comment / FCC, News, POTS, POTS replacement / By Robert Kulewicz

FCC Aims to Accelerate Wireless Infrastructure Buildout The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new rulemaking to accelerate the buildout and modernization of wireless infrastructure, including cell towers and other facilities critical for 5G and future 6G networks. The decision, adopted on September 30, 2025, marks a major step toward expanding mobile connectivity across

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Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) 101

POTS replacement / By Justin Blake

What is POTS? Have you ever heard the term POTS? If you were born before the 1990s, there’s a good chance it was part of your everyday life. POTS stands for Plain Old Telephone Service, the traditional phone line technology most of us grew up using at home. From the late 1800s to the 1980s,

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FCC Sets the Ground Rules for the POTS Shut Down

POTS replacement / By Justin Blake

POTS Replacement: How Businesses Are Adapting to the Retirement of Copper Networks For generations, America’s analog phone lines, the vast copper-wire network (POTS) that powered the first mass telephone communications, served the nation faithfully. Through these wires, you, your parents, and your grandparents dialed long-distance, ordered pizza, chatted with friends, and called 1-800 numbers. The

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Unlock Unbreakable Connectivity: MarketSpark’s POTS Replacement Transforms SLED Organizations

POTS, POTS replacement / By Justin Blake

The Benefits of MarketSpark POTS Replacement Solutions for SLED Organizations State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations depend on reliable and cost-effective telecommunications systems to support essential operations. For decades, Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines formed the backbone of communication for schools, public offices, and safety departments. However, maintaining copper-based networks is now expensive and

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The Impact of POTS Line Retirements

POTS / By Justin Blake

Understanding the Latest FCC Announcements and Their Implications Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines have been a cornerstone of communication infrastructure for decades. However, with the rapid advancements in technology and the increasing shift towards more efficient and versatile communication systems, the retirement of POTS lines is inevitable. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been

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Analyzing the Massive Shift in Telecommunications

POTS / By Justin Blake

The Decommissioning of POTS Lines in 2024 In 2024, the telecommunications landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines, the traditional copper wire-based telephony, are being retired faster than ever before. Major telecommunications providers are leading this change as they move away from outdated copper networks. This trend is especially noticeable

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