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Copper Sunset: A Complete Guide to POTS Replacement

July 1, 2025

For years, plain old telephone system (POTS) replacement has been rolling along at a slow boil. Now, it’s reaching a critical inflection point with telecom providers quickly retiring aging copper lines.

For technology advisors, there is still an opportunity to guide customers through this difficult transition and help them replace outdated infrastructure with modern, cost-effective solutions. Telarus’ new Complete Guide to POTS Replacement is your go-to resource for understanding the changing landscape, and helping customers make informed decisions.

Telarus’ Guide to POTS Replacement: What’s Inside

Market overview

Before you approach customers about POTS replacement, it’s important to understand how we got here, and why these changes are accelerating.

In this guide, you’ll learn why carriers are actively decommissioning copper line infrastructure, and what’s at stake for customers who are still relying on it.

Top POTS replacement suppliers

The great part about POTS replacement is the wide range of choices that exist. Customers can now choose from dozens of vendors, each offering unique POTS alternatives.

As a technology advisor, you have a tremendous opportunity to open new sales conversations by helping customers understand their options and identify the right fit. Telarus outlines the leading POTS replacement vendors, including what they offer and their key differences.

How to position POTS replacement

POTS replacement isn’t always an easy sell. Some customers may question the need to upgrade, or delay action.

This guide offers insights and messaging strategies to help you effectively position POTS replacement and help customers move forward with their decisions.

Time is running out to capitalize on POTS replacement and help your customers modernize, so don’t delay. Download your free copy today.

A webinar slide showing a sunset with clouds. Text reads: "Copper Sunset: A Complete Guide to POTS Replacement and How to Use AI in Modern Solutions. Why POTS Is No Longer Sustainable (and Why Your Customers Should Care)." By Graeme Scott, Telarus. June 2025.