Extra Space Storage Modernizes Their Network
As local exchange carriers are decommissioning service and raising rates for local telephone service, organizations are feeling pressure to move away from copper / POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) voice infrastructure and support. Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR) felt this pressure and turned their copper retirement into an opportunity by working with MetTel to not only replace their POTS lines but also to modernize and digitally transform their network across more than 2,000 locations.
Read the details about Extra Space Storage’s successful copper retirement and network modernization in our case study. In addition to the decommissioning of local telephone service, there are other compelling reasons to replace decades-old copper telephone infrastructure with digital communications technology. Here are some key reasons:
1. Aging Infrastructure / Copper Retirement
Copper telephone line infrastructure is often outdated and in need of repair or POTS replacement. The deterioration of these lines also leads to service disruptions and poor call quality.
2. Limited Bandwidth
There is limited bandwidth capacity in copper lines, which means they likely cannot support high-speed data or advanced communications services effectively.
3. Broadband Internet
Today’s communications technology can facilitate significantly higher speeds and lower latency than copper lines, which were not built to deliver high-speed broadband internet.
4. Flexibility & Future-Proofing
It is challenging to upgrade and enhance the capabilities of copper lines to meet constantly evolving technological requirements and advancements.
5. Energy Efficiency
Compared to copper lines, digital communications technologies have lower power requirements and can transmit signals over longer distances without significant signal degradation. This energy efficiency also reduces environmental impact, as well as costs.
6. Reliability & Maintenance
Copper lines are susceptible to damaging environmental factors, such as moisture and corrosion. With copper retirement, organizations can improve service reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
When deciding on what to do for POTS replacement and which company to choose, there are other cost-saving measures and ancillary benefits for your IT team when you go with MetTel. These include complete management of your new digital infrastructure; having one portal to manage your network with complete visibility into usage, reporting, and monitoring; and having to work with only one service provider.
