POTS Replacement
Compliant phone lines for elevators, fire alarms, and sprinklers — off copper, on time. Traditional copper POTS lines are being discontinued by the major carriers — and the elevators, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems that depend on them need a compliant replacement. Intermax Voice: POTS Replacement provides standardized, compliant analog-over-IP lines for the life-safety systems that can't just be unplugged.
Intermax POTS Replacement provides compliant analog phone line replacement for life-safety systems — including elevators, fire alarms, and sprinklers — for businesses and property managers across North Idaho and Eastern Washington, as traditional copper lines are discontinued by carriers.
What Is POTS Replacement?
The carriers are shutting off copper. Your elevator and fire alarm still need a line. We replace it with a compliant alternative.
Copper POTS (plain old telephone service) lines are being phased out across the country. For most businesses, that means migrating to VoIP. But elevators, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and gate entry panels have a different problem — they’re hard-wired to expect analog service, they’re regulated, and there’s no simple swap. POTS Replacement provides a standardized compliant solution that gives these systems the analog service they need over modern infrastructure. Available by the line, sold to property managers and building owners — and can be sold standalone, without a full Intermax Voice subscription.
Use Cases
Real Business Use Cases
"Our elevator needs a POTS line and the carrier is discontinuing it."
We provide a compliant replacement line without disrupting the elevator’s existing connection.
"Our fire alarm inspection is coming up and the inspector flagged the copper line."
We’ll get you to a compliant solution before the deadline.
"We manage multiple properties — each building has life-safety systems that need lines."
POTS Replacement is sold by the line and by building, not by user — straightforward for multi-property operators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an Intermax Voice customer to get POTS Replacement?
No. POTS Replacement is available standalone — you don’t need a full Voice subscription. It’s sold by the line, by building.
Does this work with any elevator or fire alarm system?
POTS Replacement is designed to provide the analog signal life-safety systems expect. We’ll confirm compatibility with your specific systems before installation.
We manage multiple buildings. How does pricing work?
POTS Replacement is sold by the line. Contact us for multi-property pricing.
When are carriers actually shutting off copper lines?
Carrier timelines vary by region and line type. The sooner you act, the more control you have over the transition. Contact us to assess your timeline.