Name
Session 13: The Phasing Out of Old Phone Service (POTS) Requires Protection for Critical Emergency Devices – What Facility Managers Need to Know 
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Description

If you aren’t keeping up with the current situation involving POTS (plain old telephone service) lines in your facility, you can suddenly find yourself in a critical situation. Carriers are phasing out POTS lines at a skyrocketing rate, putting your life safety devices – like elevator phones and fire alarm panels – at risk. This impacts the safety of your facilities and occupants, so seeking alternatives is crucial to keep your emergency devices connected and compliant. This session will describe the current challenges with POTS lines, how to audit your existing lines, key considerations in evaluating POTS alternatives and how to manage the changeover. In addition to improving your safety and reducing liability risks, POTS replacements can help save money for your facilities while staying compliant. Learn more in this session.