ASME A17.1 Compliance

Elevator Emergency Phone POTS Replacement in Arkansas

AT&T copper retirement is disconnecting elevator emergency phones across Arkansas. ASME A17.1 requires every elevator cab to maintain two-way communication with a live attendant - when copper retires, that requirement cannot be met without a replacement.

AT&T Copper Retirement in Arkansas

119 AT&T copper wire centers have filed for retirement in Arkansas. Earliest retirement date: 2025-10-31. Buildings with elevator lines on these wire centers must migrate before the retirement date.

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POTS Replacement Options for Arkansas Elevator Emergency Phones

Most Popular

Ooma AirDial

Ooma

UL Listed

Purpose-built cellular POTS replacement. UL-listed for NFPA 72 fire alarm monitoring and ASME A17.1 elevator emergency phones. Works exactly like a POTS line — no rewiring required.

$35–45/line/mo
Best for Multi-Line

COEO POTS Replacement

COEO

UL Listed

Enterprise-grade POTS replacement supporting up to 8 lines per device. UL-listed and purpose-built for businesses needing reliable multi-line coverage with full day battery backup.

$40–50/line/mo
No Upfront Cost

For2Fi POTS Replacement

For2Fi

UL Listed

Flexible POTS replacement solution covering 1 to 1,000+ lines. Hardware and installation are included in the per-line price — no upfront NRC or installation fees. UL-listed with 24-hour battery backup.

$50/line/mo (incl. hardware & install)
Turnkey Installation

MetTel POTS Transformation

MetTel

UL Listed

Enterprise and federal-grade POTS replacement (PIAB hardware) built on MetTel's private, geographically redundant Smart Network. NFPA 72, UL & ASME A17.1 certified — recognized as an MFVN by the NYC Fire Department and CA State Fire Marshal — with nationwide turnkey installation and 24/7/365 managed monitoring.

$25–38/line/mo

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