Built for What Comes Next: The 90X5

Copper Retirement Bulletin

Copper Retirement Is Accelerating—Is Your Organization Prepared?

DataRemote’s Q3 2026 Copper Retirement Bulletin highlights how quickly traditional copper telephone service is disappearing.

Approximately 15 million copper POTS lines remain nationwide, declining nearly 18% annually. In some cases, carriers can now retire copper service with as little as 90 days of public notice.

The impact extends beyond traditional phones. Copper lines may still support critical systems including fire alarms, elevator emergency phones, security systems, fax machines, and point-of-sale equipment.

Waiting for a carrier notice can mean compressed installation schedules, rising costs, equipment shortages, and potential service interruptions.

DataRemote recommends acting now:

• Inventory existing copper lines and connected equipment.
• Confirm replacement compatibility, especially for life-safety systems.
• Plan the migration early rather than reacting to a retirement notice.

DataRemote’s POTS IN A BOX® solutions maintain familiar analog connections while using managed cellular or wired IP, with options for battery backup, cellular failover, E911, and remote monitoring through Ara.

Don’t wait for a retirement notice to start planning.

Read the Q3 2026 Copper Retirement Bulletin or contact DataRemote to speak with a POTS replacement specialist.

Industry Insight · FCC & MetTel

What Recent FCC Action Means for Legacy Systems

Recent FCC action is accelerating the transition away from aging copper telephone networks, putting renewed attention on the critical systems that still depend on them.

A recent HIMSS TV interview with MetTel highlighted the risk for organizations still using copper lines for applications such as fax, alarm systems, elevator emergency phones, and other legacy equipment.

The key issue is simple:

The device may still work. The network behind it may not.

Organizations should identify which critical systems still rely on copper and develop a migration plan before service becomes unreliable or is retired.

DataRemote’s 90X1 POTS IN A BOX® helps bridge that transition by allowing existing analog equipment to operate over modern cellular connectivity with integrated battery backup and remote management.

Don’t wait for the copper line to disappear before planning what comes next.

Tech Corner

Bringing POTS Replacement to HOA Communities

More than 370,000 community associations across the United States represent a significant opportunity for POTS replacement. From entry gates and pool phones to elevator emergency communications, a single community may have multiple analog lines ready for modernization.

DataRemote’s 90X2 POTS IN A BOX® supports the transition from legacy copper service to LTE connectivity while retaining compatible analog equipment. Integrated battery backup and Ara remote management help support continuity and give service teams visibility into their deployments.

Outdoor locations also require attention to the installation environment. A properly selected NEMA enclosure, with appropriate cooling and AC power provisions, can help protect equipment from the elements and manage heat. Enclosure sizing and cooling must be matched to the 90X2’s requirements and conditions at the site.

For service providers and property managers, the opportunity starts with identifying the analog connections throughout a community—and building a replacement plan around them.

Contact DataRemote to explore 90X2 solutions for your next community deployment.

Products

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.