The End of the Landline:
What The End of Copper Means for Businesses and End Users

For decades, the traditional landline has been one of the most reliable forms of communication. But the technology behind it is changing. POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) and the copper lines that support traditional landlines are being phased out and replaced by newer technologies such as fiber and cellular.

For many consumers and businesses, this transition may seem simple. But what happens to the phones, systems, and equipment that still depend on a traditional telephone line?

The good news is that you may not have to replace your existing phone equipment.

  • The good news is that you may not have to replace your existing phone equipment.
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Don't Wait Until the Copper Is Gone

If your phone provider has notified you that your POTS or copper service is being retired, now is the time to determine what depends on those lines.

Don’t wait until the phone stops working to find a POTS replacement.

AWDS can help you evaluate your current phone and connectivity requirements and determine whether a cellular option is the right solution.

The Problem Isn't Always the Phone - It's the Connection

Many businesses and organizations still rely on traditional analog phone connections for more than just making calls. These connections can support office phones, elevator phones, building entry systems, security and alarm systems, public safety phones, fax machines, and other essential equipment.

When the copper line goes away, the equipment connected to it may still be perfectly functional. The challenge is finding a reliable replacement for the connection.

Fiber may be the answer in some locations, but it isn’t always available or practical to install. New cabling can take time and may require additional expense or construction.

Cellular connectivity provides another option.

ATEL V810VD

Keep Your Phone. Change the Connection.

The copper network may be going away, but that doesn’t mean your existing phone service has to.

AWDS’s All-In-One Landline Replacement Solution with the ATEL V810VD provides a simple, cellular-based alternative for compatible traditional phone equipment.

  • Contact AWDS today to find out how you can prepare for the transition away from POTS.
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A Cellular POTS Replacement Alternative to the Traditional Landline

AWDS offers an All-In-One Landline Replacement Solution using the ATEL V810VD, a 4G LTE device designed specifically as a POTS replacement and Fixed Wireless Access solution.

  • The V810VD provides two RJ11 ports for connecting compatible traditional analog phones and voice equipment.
  • Instead of the phone connecting through a copper telephone line, the V810VD connects to the cellular network.
  • Existing phone equipment → ATEL V810VD → 4G LTE network

This allows organizations to modernize the connection while continuing to use compatible equipment they already have.

More Than Just a Phone Line

The V810VD offers several features beyond traditional voice service, including:

  • 4G LTE primary or failover connectivity
  • Battery backup
  • Two RJ11 voice ports
  • HD Voice and VoLTE
  • Caller ID
  • E911 capability
  • ASME compliant
  • Wi-Fi
  • Remote management

The device can also provide Wi-Fi connectivity and Fixed Wireless Access, making it useful for locations that need both voice and data connectivity.

Who Can Benefit?

A cellular landline replacement can be particularly useful for businesses and organizations with:

  • Essential phone lines
  • Elevator phones
  • Building entry phones
  • Public Safety phones
  • Remote locations
  • POS & Fax

Of course, every application is different. Cellular coverage, equipment compatibility, power requirements, and emergency communication requirements should all be evaluated before making the transition.