With older systems, physical wiring was required for every single connection. Additional lines had to be run into the building. That meant higher costs and limited flexibility for growing businesses. Through VoIP, all of that is handled over the internet instead. Extensions are managed digitally. New ones can be added in minutes, not days. How … Read more
Across the country, major carriers like AT&T and Verizon are phasing out POTS lines. Many are also raising prices for the analog customers who remain. In New Jersey, the change is close to home. In September 2026, Verizon gave notice that it plans to retire copper in 62 New Jersey wire centers. The listed date … Read more
That’s why having a communication system built for resilience isn’t just a tech upgrade. It’s a business essential. Why Communication Fails During Disasters Most traditional phone systems rely on physical lines and on-premise hardware. When the power goes out or a storm damages your building, those systems fail fast. Even mobile backup solutions like call … Read more
In 1881, Alexander Graham Bell invented twisted pair copper wires. His new invention, the telephone, used the existing copper telegraph wires as a means of calling phone to phone. As the telephone became more popular, wires were added to accommodate the increasing traffic. The old, raw telegraph wires had many flaws when it came to … Read more