MetTel Announces New POTS Transformation Solution with DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX®
Originally published in MetTel
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MetTel has launched a POTS Transformation solution built on DataRemote’s 90X1 POTS IN A BOX® — a UL-864 certified, 5G-with-LTE-fallback replacement for legacy copper lines serving alarms, fax, elevator phones, and point-of-sale terminals. It adds up to 48 hours of battery backup, patented UPS power output, and multi-carrier performance-based failover, giving MetTel customers a managed path off copper without losing life-safety compliance.
Key takeaways
- MetTel is combining its managed network services with DataRemote’s 90X1 POTS IN A BOX® as a packaged POTS Transformation offering.
- The 90X1 is UL-864 certified for alarm/life-safety communications, with 5G performance and automatic LTE fallback.
- Up to 48-hour battery backup and patented UPS power output keep lines alive through outages.
- Multi-carrier, performance-based failover switches carriers automatically when signal or network quality degrades.
- An estimated 14–30 million copper lines remain in service in the U.S. — MetTel and DataRemote are positioning this as a faster, lower-cost path off them.
What’s new: POTS Transformation powered by DataRemote’s POTS IN A BOX®
MetTel announced a new POTS Transformation solution that integrates DataRemote’s 90X1 POTS IN A BOX® (PIAB) with MetTel’s managed network services. The result is a future-proof replacement for legacy copper lines — built to support critical services like alarm signaling, fax, elevator emergency phones, point-of-sale terminals, and other analog-dependent systems.
If you’re actively planning a migration, start with DataRemote’s overview of POTS line replacement solutions and our security & compliance certifications (including UL standards and procurement compliance).
Key advancements in the new solution
- Expanded alarm coverage with UL compliance (UL-864). UL-864 certification for DataRemote’s 90X1 reflects enhanced safety, compliance, and reliability for emergency communications — especially for replacing POTS lines serving alarm equipment.
- 5G with 4G/LTE fallback. The 90X1 delivers 5G performance where available, with LTE failover to maintain continuity when 5G coverage is limited.
- Multi-carrier performance-based failover. The solution monitors network performance (packet loss, latency, jitter) and radio metrics (signal strength/quality/noise ratio), dynamically switching carriers when performance falls below configurable thresholds.
- Patented UPS power output. Patented power output helps keep third-party devices running during a primary power loss — supporting reliability during emergencies.
- Expanded battery backup (up to 48 hours standby). Built-in backup power supports extended standby time during outages for higher resilience on critical lines.
- Nationwide multi-carrier coverage + Starlink compatibility. Multi-carrier certification and Starlink compatibility help broaden deployment options across locations and connectivity constraints.
“POTS Transformation is sweeping the nation with thousands of new installations at commercial enterprises and government facilities every month… MetTel and DataRemote are making the decision to transition from copper easier, more impactful and more cost-effective.”
— Marshall Aronow, CEO & Founder, MetTel
Why this matters: accelerating copper retirement + rising legacy costs
As copper networks approach end-of-life, organizations increasingly face higher costs and reduced service quality. Industry estimates cited in the release suggest 14–30 million copper lines remain in the U.S., reinforcing the urgency to adopt modern alternatives built for business continuity and life-safety use cases.
DataRemote’s POTS IN A BOX® platform is designed to help organizations replace legacy lines while maintaining compatibility with analog-dependent systems. For installation guides, specs, and certifications, see POTS IN A BOX® technical documents.
Device options: 90X1 vs. 90X2
- 90X1 — 5G POTS replacement + LTE fallback. A best-in-class 5G POTS replacement device designed for critical analog connectivity, with integrated battery backup and UPS power output for resilience during outages.
- 90X2 — lower-cost 4G/LTE POTS replacement variant. For deployments designed strictly for POTS replacement without 5G requirements, MetTel also offers the 90X2 — a 4G/LTE-focused variant that retains many of the same core continuity features.
Need help selecting the right device for your application (fire alarm, elevator, fax, POS, emergency call box)? Start with POTS line replacement and reach out to our team for a fit check.
About MetTel
MetTel is a digital transformation and communications provider for enterprise and government organizations. MetTel states it has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for five consecutive years. Learn more at mettel.net and see: MetTel’s Gartner Magic Quadrant announcement.
Follow MetTel on X (@OneMetTel) and LinkedIn, or explore their POTS Transformation solution page.
More DataRemote partner deployments
DataRemote’s hardware powers managed POTS replacement across a growing partner ecosystem — see Velocity’s POTS IN A BOX expansion with the 90X1 and DataRemote’s technical integration with Fusion Connect.
Next steps: plan your POTS migration with DataRemote
If you’re evaluating copper replacement for life-safety, security, or business-critical analog lines, DataRemote can help you map requirements (AHJ considerations, power/battery, coverage, and monitoring) to the right PIAB configuration.
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