WEBINAR

POTS lines are ending. Are your emergency devices ready?

As copper POTS lines disappear nationwide, the reliability of critical emergency devices is at growing risk. Discover how modern replacements can strengthen safety systems, simplify infrastructure, and keep you compliant.
January 14, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
1 hour

January 14th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM PT
Duration: 60 minutes
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Summary

POTS lines are being phased out across the country, and many emergency devices still depend on them for day-to-day operations. Fire alarms, elevator phones, building entry systems and security panels all require a reliable connection to function properly. As carriers continue to shut down copper lines, the risk of service interruptions grows.

This webinar explains what the end of POTS lines means for your emergency devices and shows how a modern replacement can improve reliability while supporting compliance requirements. You will see how organizations are moving away from aging copper lines, reducing complexity, lowering costs and maintaining the reliability of their life-safety systems.

You will learn:

• How the retirement of copper lines impacts the reliability of emergency devices.
• Why modern POTS replacement solutions deliver more consistent, dependable performance.
• How simplifying your line infrastructure reduces maintenance issues and failure points.
• What building owners and IT teams must consider for compliance requirements and inspections.
• The practical steps to plan a smooth transition without disrupting essential systems.

This session will give you a clear path to prepare for the transition from aging POTS lines to a modern, reliable replacement.

Speaker

Clinton Fitch

Clinton Fitch

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Ooma

Clinton Fitch the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Ooma where he is responsible for strategic partnership nurturing and development. He has over two decades of experience in Unified Communications and nearly fifteen years in corporate development and strategic partnerships, with broad technical, sales, product management, and business model skills. Before joining Ooma, Clinton was the Director of Strategic Partnerships at ShoreTel, leading the partnership development in the United States and while living abroad in EMEA. Clinton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Master of Education from Dallas Baptist University, and a Master of Business Administration in Global Business from The University of Texas. Clinton resides in Colorado.

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