Telecom providers are retiring copper networks and raising rates, creating operational and compliance risk for government facilities. Agencies that delay transition risk service disruptions, failed inspections, and escalating costs tied to aging infrastructure.
Modernize POTS-dependent government systems seamlessly.
Ooma AirDial® enables government agencies to transition away from legacy POTS infrastructure as copper lines are phased out, while maintaining life safety compliance, operational resiliency, and predictable budgets.
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A POTS line replacement solution for property owners, managers, and operators.
Why agencies are replacing POTS lines.
Telecom carriers are retiring legacy copper infrastructure and increasing rates for POTS lines. Government facilities are increasingly seeing:
- Rising monthly line costs
- Service instability and repair delays
- Limited carrier support for copper lines
- Operational risk tied to aging infrastructure
Replacing POTS lines with modern connectivity helps agencies maintain reliable communications for essential building systems.
Industry excellence makes AirDial the solution government agencies trust.
Cut costs. Improve budget control.
AirDial replaces expensive legacy POTS lines with a modern solution that delivers immediate cost savings and predictable, budget friendly billing.
- Reduce recurring telecom expenses
- Consolidate service and billing
- Improve cost forecasting across facilities
Built for government compliance.
AirDial supports government agencies in meeting state and local safety and building code requirements while transitioning away from legacy POTS lines. Agencies stay inspection ready without costly system replacements or operational disruption.
Life-safety compliance for critical systems.
Easy, contract-ready procurement.
AirDial is available through Carahsoft, enabling agencies to purchase through established public sector contract vehicles.
Supported contracts include:
- NASA SEWP
- ITES SW2
- NASPO ValuePoint
- OMNIA Partners
This allows agencies to streamline acquisition while using familiar procurement processes.
Visibility and scale across every facility.
Managing communications infrastructure across multiple buildings requires centralized oversight.
Ooma AirDial provides centralized monitoring so agencies can manage critical systems across locations from a single platform.
- Real time device status visibility
- Alerts when calls are placed from critical systems
- Remote troubleshooting to reduce onsite service visits
One solution for critical systems in government facilities.
- Elevator emergency phones
- Fire alarm panels
- Emergency call boxes and phones
- Security and intrusion alarms
- Panic buttons and duress systems
- Parking garage and transit phones
- Building access and gate systems
- Environmental and building sensors
- Legacy fax and analog lines
Frequently Asked Questions
AirDial is designed to support NFPA fire alarm communication standards, elevator emergency communication requirements, and applicable UL certifications. This helps agencies remain inspection-ready while transitioning away from copper lines.
Yes. With built-in LTE failover and patented MultiPath connectivity, AirDial provides redundant network paths to help keep critical systems online during outages, disasters, or network disruptions—supporting COOP planning and operational resilience.
Yes. AirDial works with existing analog fire alarm panels, elevator phones, and emergency systems. Agencies can modernize connectivity without triggering costly rip-and-replace projects.
Legacy POTS lines often carry rising carrier surcharges and unpredictable billing. AirDial delivers predictable, consolidated monthly pricing, helping agencies forecast telecom costs more accurately and avoid surprise charges.
Many federal, state, and local agencies reduce POTS-related telecom expenses by 60% or more, especially across large portfolios of buildings and facilities.
By consolidating service, hardware, and connectivity under a single provider, AirDial reduces vendor sprawl and simplifies contract management. This supports stronger audit trails, cost transparency, and procurement oversight.
Yes. AirDial is well suited for agencies managing dozens or hundreds of facilities, offering standardized deployment and centralized oversight across campuses, municipalities, or statewide property portfolios.
Aging copper infrastructure is increasingly unreliable and difficult to service. AirDial replaces that risk with a managed, modern connectivity solution designed for long-term stability and support.
AirDial supports digital transformation and infrastructure modernization goals by eliminating obsolete copper dependencies while preserving compliant life-safety systems.
Yes. Available through Carahsoft, AirDial streamlines government purchasing by leveraging established public sector contract vehicles and procurement processes. As a turnkey solution delivered through a trusted government distributor, AirDial simplifies acquisition, deployment, and ongoing management—reducing administrative complexity for federal, state, and local IT and facilities teams.
By ensuring reliable connectivity for fire alarms, emergency phones, and critical building systems, AirDial helps agencies protect public assets and maintain uninterrupted service to the communities they serve.