Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company, a technology solution and service provider of voice and data networking and connectivity for multi-location enterprises across multiple industries, announced today the addition of DataRemote’s 90X1 5G Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement solution to its POTS IN A BOX® portfolio. This addition supports Velocity MSC’s mission to provide comprehensive solutions for businesses seeking to improve network performance while replacing legacy technologies.
The 90X1 is a cutting-edge 5G POTS replacement solution. This device offers dependable 5G /WAN connectivity, automated Internet failover, and integrated battery backup. It ensures seamless communication for critical equipment previously dependent on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), also known as POTS. Key features of the 90X1 include multi-carrier 5G certification, proprietary POTS replacement technology, robust location services, and a powerful lithium backup battery providing up to 48 hours of operation when A/C power is lost.
Velocity’s POTS IN A BOX® replaces copper-based POTS lines with reliable, managed VoIP-based analog phone lines.
Mark Walker, president and Chief Operating Officer of Velocity, highlights the new addition to the product lineup: “Integrating the 90X1 into our POTS IN A BOX® portfolio significantly enhances our ability to offer uninterrupted, reliable communication solutions. This innovative product offers seamless operations, even in critical situations, to clients in hospitality, retail, government, education, and other sectors using traditional telephone lines.”
Landlines are becoming obsolete due to their reliance on an aging copper infrastructure, a shortage of technicians as they retire, replacement parts becoming more expensive, and users transitioning to wireless technologies. The FCC order 19-72A1 192a10 from 2019 stated: “We find that the public interest is no longer served by maintaining these legacy regulatory obligations and their associated costs. Rather than a foothold for new entrants in the marketplace, they have become a vice, trapping incumbent LECs into preserving outdated technologies and services at the cost of a slower transition to next-generation networks and services that benefit American consumers and businesses.”
As a result, carriers are implementing significant rate increases to encourage the transition from POTS. In recent years, some carriers have increased their rates 30% – 100%, sometimes even more. This trend is expected to accelerate as carriers continue to invest in newer technologies and phase out support for legacy systems.
Organizations relying on POTS lines face increasing pressure to explore more cost-effective and reliable communication solutions. Velocity’s POTS IN A BOX® is a comprehensive solution that replaces traditional copper-based POTS lines with reliable, managed VoIP-based analog phone lines. It integrates DataRemote’s hardware and Velocity’s SIPBand network to support various applications, including elevator emergency lines, security alarms, and fax machines. This service ensures seamless, cost-effective communication, making it ideal for sectors needing dependable, modernized telephony solutions.
