⚠ URGENT: FCC ACCELERATING COPPER RETIREMENT IN 2026
Your POTS Lines Are Being Retired. MoJo Ensures Every Critical Line Gets Replaced the Right Way.
Phone companies are shutting down copper infrastructure. Costs have surged over 300% and the FCC just cut carrier notice periods to 90 days. If your fire alarms, elevators, or security systems still run on analog lines, your compliance and safety are at risk, and MoJo has the right solutions across multiple providers and platforms.
No cost. No obligation.
UNDERSTANDING POTS REPLACEMENT
What Is POTS Line Replacement?
POTS replacement is the process of identifying every analog line in your organization and migrating each one to the right modern alternative. It sounds straightforward. In practice it is not, because different systems require different solutions. A fire alarm panel has different technical and regulatory requirements than a fax machine, which has different requirements than an elevator emergency phone. Getting it wrong means failed inspections, compliance violations, and in some cases compromised safety.
That is where MoJo comes in. We identify every line, evaluate the right replacement solution for each use case across multiple providers, and manage the migration from start to finish. Our portfolio includes purpose-built POTS replacement solutions that connect via broadband, Wi-Fi, and 5G LTE, with dual SIM failover and wireless backup to maintain service continuity during primary network outages. For organizations where fire alarms, elevators, and 911 systems cannot tolerate a gap in service, that level of redundancy and reliability is not a bonus feature. It is a baseline requirement, and it is what the right replacement solution must deliver.
Broadband + Wi-Fi + 5G LTE
Multi-path connectivity across broadband, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks for maximum uptime.
Dual SIM Failover
Automatic carrier switchover ensures critical lines never drop, even during network outages.
Life-Safety Compliant
NFPA 72, UL 864, ASME A17.1, and MFVN certified for fire, elevator, and emergency systems.
8-24 Hour Battery Backup
Integrated backup power keeps lines active during extended power outages, exceeding code requirements.
UNDERSTANDING THE COPPER SUNSET
What's Happening to Your Phone Lines and Why It Matters
In 2019, the FCC released Order 19-72, removing pricing restrictions on copper lines. Since then, costs have climbed over 31% annually and in some areas individual lines now exceed $2,700 per month. In March 2025, the FCC issued four additional orders that cut carrier notice periods from 180 to just 90 days allowing the phone companies to disconnect the services in a shorter time, and eliminated the requirement to offer replacements.
The copper era is ending, and organizations that have not yet planned their transition are running out of time to do it on their own terms.
MoJo works with organizations across every industry to navigate this transition. Our portfolio includes purpose-built POTS replacement solutions covering every use case, from standard voice lines to fire alarm panels, elevator emergency phones, and 911 systems, with the redundancy and compliance certifications each one requires.
CRITICAL SYSTEMS AT RISK
These Systems Depend on Copper. When It Goes, They Go With It.
Fire Alarm Panels
Transmit alarm signals to monitoring stations. Loss of connectivity means failed inspections, code violations under NFPA 72 and UL 864, and compromised life safety.
Elevator Emergency Phones
ASME A17.1 mandates two-way voice communication. These phones require line power and 8+ hours of battery backup — capabilities that must carry over to any replacement.
Security & Intrusion Alarms
Burglar alarms that dial out over copper become useless without a working line. Gaps in alarm connectivity can void insurance policies and leave your facility exposed.
Fax Machines (HIPAA/Legal)
Healthcare, legal, and financial firms rely on analog fax for HIPAA-compliant document transmission. Replacement solutions encrypt data in transit and never touch the public internet.
Point-of-Sale & ATMs
Payment terminals on dial-up face PCI compliance risks and service disruption. Modern replacements maintain encrypted, PCI-compliant connections through outages.
Gates, Call Boxes & Access
Parking gates, campus call boxes, door intercoms, and SCADA devices — often managed by facilities, not IT — are the lines most likely to be overlooked until it’s too late.
Don't Wait for a Carrier Letter to Force Your Hand
Most organizations wish they had audited their full POTS inventory earlier. The obvious lines like phones and fax get attention. The ones that carry real compliance risk, elevator monitoring, fire panels, emergency call boxes, and access controls, often live on separate bills, managed by separate teams, with separate sunset dates. By the time someone connects the dots, the timeline is tight and the options narrow. MoJo helps organizations get ahead of this before a carrier letter forces the decision. A comprehensive inventory across every line, every carrier, and every location is the right first step, and it is something our team handles on your behalf. Start Your Free POTS Audit →OUR PROCESS
How MoJo Tech Group Makes POTS Replacement Simple
#1
Comprehensive Audit
We identify every POTS line across your organization — including lines buried in facilities budgets, managed by different teams, or billed under separate carriers. Fire alarms, elevators, fax, POS, security gates, emergency call boxes. Nothing gets missed.
#2
Vendor-Neutral Evaluation
Unlike your carrier, we aren’t limited to one portfolio. We evaluate solutions across 200+ providers to match the right technology to each use case — cellular LTE for life-safety, SIP for voice, managed solutions for complex multi-site deployments. No bias. No cost to you.
#3
Managed Migration
Project management, number porting, professional installation, acceptance testing, and ongoing 24/7 monitoring. Consolidated billing, a single point of contact, and a partner who ensures compliance is maintained and every critical line stays connected throughout.
THE COUNTDOWN
How We Got Here — The Copper Sunset Timeline
2019
FCC Order 19-72 — The Starting Gun
FCC removes pricing restrictions on incumbent carriers. POTS line rates begin climbing immediately, with some areas seeing 10x increases within five years.
Mar 2025
FCC Fast-Tracks Copper Retirement
Four new FCC orders slash notice periods from 180 to 90 days, eliminate standalone voice replacement requirements, and streamline the carrier shutdown process.
Oct 2025
AT&T Grandfathers All Copper — 18 States
No new POTS or specialty line orders accepted. Existing rates continue to spike. Lumen issues similar notices across 14 states. Grandfathering is step one — full discontinuance follows.
Jun 2026
AT&T Begins Decommissioning ~500 Wire Centers
The first wave of physical copper shutdowns begins — approximately 10% of AT&T’s footprint. Businesses still on copper face service termination. AT&T spends nearly $6 billion annually maintaining its legacy network for fewer than 3% of customers. The math no longer works.
2029+
Full Copper Network Retirement
AT&T targets complete copper retirement. FCC continues pushing carriers toward all-IP networks. Any business still on POTS at this point faces involuntary service termination with minimal recourse.
COMPLIANCE MATTERS
Every Recommendation Starts with Regulatory Compliance
Fire alarms, elevators, and emergency systems aren’t just lines on a bill. They’re regulated, inspected, and tied to insurance requirements and occupancy permits. Any POTS replacement must maintain or exceed these standards.
NFPA 72
UL 864
Fire alarm signaling and fire panel communication compliance. Solutions we recommend are certified and approved by fire marshals in all 50 states.
ASME
A17.1
Elevator safety code for two-way voice, line power, and 8+ hours of backup power. Replacements include battery backup, LCD status displays, and remote monitoring.
HIPAA
PCI DSS
Healthcare and payment data protection. Sensitive information is encrypted in transit, never stored on the device, and never traverses the public internet.
MFVN
Managed Facility Voice Network compliance ensures life-safety voice traffic is routed over private, managed paths — never touching the public internet. Required for the strictest NFPA 72 provisions.
FCC Title 47
Federal communications regulations and UL 62368-1 safety certification. Solutions are independently tested and certified for safe, reliable commercial operation.
REAL RESULTS
Organizations That Moved Before the Deadline
HOSPITALITY
Global Timeshare Brand — 130 U.S. Locations
A leading vacation ownership brand was managing failing POTS lines across multiple carriers with strict compliance requirements for fire alarms and elevators. After multiple failed trials with other providers, MoJo Tech Group facilitated deployment of 425 replacement lines — restoring compliance and cutting POTS costs by nearly 50%.
Key outcomes: Full compliance restoration · ~50% cost reduction · Centralized management portal · Single provider consolidation
HEALTHCARE
National Assisted Living Operator — 800+ Lines
One of the nation’s largest senior care facility operators received 45 days’ notice that their provider would shut down 500 lines — with costs set to jump from ~$60 to ~$600 per line. We moved 800+ lines across 100 locations before the deadline, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Key outcomes: 800+ lines migrated under emergency timeline · Fire alarms, elevators, emergency phones, nurses’ fax · Hundreds of thousands saved annually
THE MOJO DIFFERENCE
Why Organizations Trust MoJo Tech Group
400+ Providers. Zero Bias.
We evaluate the entire market on your behalf. No sales quotas, no carrier loyalty, no advisory fees. The right solution for your situation — period.
Compliance-First, Always
We understand that fire panels, elevators, and emergency phones are tied to inspections, insurance, and occupancy. Every recommendation we make starts with keeping you compliant.
Single Location to Nationwide
Whether you have 4 lines or 4,000, we’ve managed complex POTS migrations across hospitality, healthcare, retail, financial services, manufacturing, and more.
White-Glove Project Management
Staging, kitting, nationwide installation, number porting, acceptance testing at every site, and ongoing 24/7 monitoring. We handle the finer details so you don’t have to.
One Bill. One Contact. Full Visibility.
Consolidate from multiple carriers to a single provider with unified billing. Centralized management portals give you real-time status on every device and line across every location.
Your Advisors and Your Advocates, Not Your Vendor
MoJo represents you. We are a vendor-neutral advocate, which means our only measure of success is finding the right solution for your specific situation at zero additional expense to you.
COMMON QUESTIONS
POTS Replacement FAQ
We know this transition raises a lot of questions. Here are the ones we hear most — and if yours isn’t here, our team is ready to talk through your specific situation.
What happens if I don't replace my POTS lines?
Costs will continue to escalate — potentially to thousands per line per month. When your carrier files a discontinuance notice, you’ll have as little as 90 days to transition. If you don’t act, your lines go dark. For systems like fire alarms and elevators, that means failed inspections, compliance violations, potential fines, and compromised safety.
How long does the migration take?
Timelines vary by complexity and number of locations. Simple single-site deployments can be completed in days. Large multi-site rollouts are typically phased over weeks to months with dedicated project management. The key is starting now — before a carrier deadline forces a compressed timeline.
Will my fire alarm / elevator still pass inspection?
Yes. The solutions we recommend are NFPA 72 compliant, UL 864 certified, ASME A17.1 aligned, and MFVN certified. They’re approved by fire marshals in all 50 states and include battery backup that exceeds code requirements.
What does this cost?
Our advisory services are completely free — we’re compensated by the providers we recommend, not by you. As for the replacement solutions themselves, most organizations see immediate savings of 25-50% compared to their current POTS line costs, with fixed monthly rates that won’t spike.
Can I keep my existing phone numbers?
Yes. Number porting is a standard part of the migration process. Our experienced porting teams handle the transfer so your existing numbers carry over seamlessly to the new solution.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Get Your Free POTS Replacement Assessment
No cost. No obligation. We’ll review your POTS inventory, map every line to the right replacement solution, and deliver a clear migration plan tailored to your organization.