Your Phone Bill Is Going Up, And Copper Lines Are the Cause
If your business is still using traditional copper phone lines (often called POTS), you may have already noticed something frustrating: your phone bill is going up. Major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and CenturyLink are actively phasing out copper-based services, with full shutdowns expected by 2029, or sooner. As these networks are retired, many businesses are seeing significant price increases for outdated, less reliable service.
Copper phone systems are expensive to maintain and no longer a priority for carriers. As a result, providers are raising rates while investing less in repairs and upkeep. With updated FCC regulations allowing copper retirement with minimal notice, waiting too long to act can lead to higher costs, service disruptions, and rushed decisions.
The impact goes beyond desk phones. Many businesses still rely on copper lines for critical systems such as:
- Office phones and fax machines
- Security and fire alarms, elevators, and emergency phones
- 911 access and remote or multi-location sites
As copper lines are phased out, these systems can become more expensive to maintain and harder to keep compliant, especially without a transition plan in place.
A Better Solution:
Modern cloud-based phone solutions replace copper lines with voice services delivered over fiber, cable, or cellular networks. Not only do these systems offer better reliability and modern features, they often cost less than maintaining traditional landlines, especially as copper rates continue to rise.
Cloud phone systems provide:
- More reliable service with fewer outages
- Support for alarms, elevators, faxing, and emergency lines
- Scalability for growing or multi-location businesses
- Predictable monthly costs that can help reduce overall spend
At Tech+ we help businesses make the switch without disruption. We review your current phone lines, identify where copper is still in use, and recommend a cloud telephone solution that improves reliability while lowering costs.
Let’s Talk! If you’re seeing rising phone bills or aren’t sure whether your business is still using copper landlines, now is the time to take a closer look. Tech+ offers free consultations to help you understand your options, estimate potential savings, and plan a smooth transition.
Copper phone lines are only getting more expensive. Let’s make sure your next phone solution is better, more reliable, and easier on your budget.