Do the elevators in your building provide remote elevator phone monitoring service? If not, your building's tenants might not feel as safe as they should when using them. Studies have shown that about 12% of the American population suffers from claustrophobia, with many people feeling claustrophobic while riding elevators. You…
POTS Replacement
Tips for a Successful POTS Replacement in 2024
Transitioning your building from plain old telephone service (POTS) to a more efficient, modern, and up-to-code solution can help lower operating costs while improving day-to-day functionality. The POTS replacement process may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be when you've prepared correctly. Below, our team from ELEVATE Monitoring discusses…
Elevator Phone Line Not Working: Three Causes
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Elevator Code lays out all the rules and regulations that building owners must follow regarding their elevators. One requirement listed in ASME A17.1 is that all elevators must have dedicated telephone lines to ensure proper communication during emergencies. Is the elevator phone line not…
Three Signs It’s Time To Replace POTS Line Setups in Your Elevators
According to the National Elevator Industry, the U.S. is home to about 900,000 elevators, which transport people about 2.5 billion miles annually. Since elevators take so many trips up and down within buildings, they’re bound to break down occasionally. This explains why they’ve long been equipped with plain old telephone…
Are POTS Lines Going Away? Why It’s Time To Consider Cellular Elevator Solutions
Are POTS lines going away? Although some businesses may still rely on POTS lines for emergency services like elevator communications and alarm systems, demand for this outdated technology is shrinking. The end of governmental support and price increases for replacement equipment and service are two key reasons POTS lines are…
Understanding Your Top POTS Line Replacement Options
If your elevator design continues to rely on plain old telephone service (POTS), it may be time to consider a modern digital replacement. If you’re unsure exactly how to tackle this type of upgrade, it’s helpful to understand your POTS line replacement options. One useful option is a cellular elevator…