The Future of POTS Replacement

The DataRemote team is excited to be in full development mode for our next generation of POTS replacement products. Another wave of POTS infrastructure shutdowns is already starting in the market. To help our resellers prepare for the ramp-up in demand, we're making dramatic improvements to our infrastructure, XT software, and remote management platform—alongside introducing a completely new device.

Our engineering team is finalizing the design, and we expect to share the official details this summer.

We are thrilled to continue innovating in a market where POTS IN A BOX has become the most reliable machine-to-machine communication vehicle for legacy equipment.

More to come!

Industry News

AT&T's Copper Shutdown Goes "Wireless-First!"

Since starting its copper transition, AT&T states it has sold the equivalent of 5 x Eiffel Towers worth of copper, totaling approximately 112 million pounds recycled so far. AT&T is accelerating the shutdown of its 70-year-old copper network by adopting a new "wireless-first" strategy using DataRemote, Inc. devices. Light Reading interviewed EVP Susan Johnson, who stated that the carrier is prioritizing the retirement of copper lines in areas where it does not plan to build fiber. This shift comes as AT&T gains regulatory momentum, with the Federal Communications Commission recently granting approval to discontinue legacy services in over 30% of its wire centers marking a significant step in its goal to decommission the bulk of its copper footprint by 2030.

Supply Update

Industry Update: Memory Supply and Pricing

DataRemote, like other manufacturers is currently navigating the global memory-component supply shortage and pricing volatility.

To date, we have absorbed any incremental increases or worked with our suppliers to mitigate them. Unfortunately, both from an economic and lead-time standpoint we can no longer do that for new orders.

The good news is that DataRemote has been working actively to ensure USA based inventory is available and not subject to these economic changes. However, such inventory is limited and we encourage you to place orders for your upcoming deployments to ensure timely delivery. While special deal offers are no longer valid, your existing contract pricing remains unchanged at this time.

To understand these market changes, please review the following articles:

PCWorld: Wi-Fi routers are expected to explode in price due to RAM shortage

PC Gamer: Micron says it's not to blame for its high memory prices

CNBC: AI memory is sold out, causing an unprecedented surge in pricesshortage

Read More  →

Tech Corner

Receiver-Side POTS Replacement for Alarm Central Stations

With the increased rate of copper shutdown in the market, we are starting to see more interest in "receiver-side" solutions. DataRemote has been focused on the development of best-in-class solutions to support M2M communication for alarm panels, modems, and other analog equipment installed at the end customer's premise. However, there is also a growing demand for POTS line replacement in high-density use cases for alarm receiving stations that receive calls from fire & burglar alarm panels.

DataRemote is working with alarm monitoring companies to develop support for inbound call receivers. A solution for alarm central stations is vital to avoid service disruption due to discontinuance of the POTS services by carriers. Please let us know if you have interest in this particular use case.

Certification Status

Product Carrier & Device/Component Certifications

In this section, we highlight the key certifications and approvals our products have received, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Product Carrier Certification : This confirms our products are approved by major network carriers, guaranteeing seamless connectivity, compatibility, and optimal performance across various wireless infrastructures.

Device & Component Certifications : Here we showcase certifications that validate our components meet international safety, environmental, and performance standards—such as CE, FCC, RoHS, and others—demonstrating our commitment to excellence from the inside out.

Stay tuned as we continue to expand our certification portfolio to support global deployment and innovation.