Ooma Blog

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Healthcare facilities often rely on legacy POTS lines for critical building systems like elevator phones, fire alarms, and backup nurse call systems. Learn how to identify hidden analog dependencies and roll out a modern replacement strategy across hospitals and healthcare campuses without disrupting operations.

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AT&T has started phasing out copper POTS lines, with no new installs or changes in nearly 20 states beginning October 15, 2025—and most copper services slated to retire by 2029. That puts fire alarms, elevator phones, safety call boxes and other POTS-dependent devices at risk. Learn the timeline, the operational and compliance impacts, and how modern POTS replacement solutions like AirDial keep critical systems online.

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As carriers retire copper networks, POTSTracker helps partners uncover hidden analog line risk, prioritize modernization projects and proactively guide customers through the transition.

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The latest Remote Device Management updates for Ooma AirDial help IT teams proactively prevent downtime with enhanced alerts, analytics, device visibility, bulk provisioning, and centralized monitoring across locations.

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Learn why POTS replacement has become a business-critical priority and how Frost & Sullivan recognized Ooma AirDial for helping organizations replace legacy analog lines in 2026.

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POTS lines are becoming costly and unreliable as copper networks disappear. This article outlines the operational, financial, and compliance risks that businesses can face if POTS replacement isn’t completed in a timely manner.