Why are POTS lines so expensive?

Are you tired of high phone bills and outdated technology? It might be time to consider switching from your traditional POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) line to Cloud Phone (Voice over Internet Protocol).

Why Are POTS Lines So Expensive?

1. Infrastructure Costs: POTS lines require a dedicated infrastructure of phone lines and equipment. Maintaining and upgrading this infrastructure is costly, especially in rural or remote areas.

2. Limited Competition: In many areas, there are few providers of POTS services. This lack of competition leads to higher prices as there's no incentive for providers to lower their rates.

3. Limited Features: POTS lines offer basic phone service without advanced features like voicemail, call forwarding, and conference calling. This makes them less appealing and more expensive compared to modern alternatives.

4. Copper Sunset: The FCC is phasing out traditional copper-based telephone infrastructure. This "Copper Sunset" increases POTS service costs as companies upgrade to newer technologies.

5. Driving Up Telecom Bills: Often, POTS lines are the main culprit behind high telecom bills. Their outdated infrastructure and limited features lead to significant overspending.

Why Switch to Cloud Phone?

Cloud Phone offers numerous benefits over traditional POTS lines:

• Cost-Effective: Cloud Phone is generally less expensive than POTS as it uses the internet instead of dedicated phone lines.
• Feature-Rich: Cloud Phone includes advanced features like voicemail, call forwarding, and call blocking.
• Flexibility: Cloud Phone allows you to make and receive calls from any device with an internet connection, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
• Reliability: Cloud Phone is less susceptible to disruptions caused by weather or other external factors.

Work with Arkitech Group

At Arkitech Group, we can help identify where you are overspending on telecom and work to greatly reduce your costs. We will guide you through the transition to Cloud Phone, ensuring you get the most cost-effective and reliable service.  And we know the providers that can even help you modernize your elevators, security systems and more that still rely on analog systems.

Don't let high phone bills and outdated technology hold you back. Contact Arkitech Group today to explore your options and make the switch to Cloud Phone. Visit our website at www.arkitechgroup.com to learn more!