From SOC 2 and GSA to carrier approvals and UL safety listings, DataRemote's hardware and
operations are independently certified for mission-critical and life-safety deployments.
In Short
DataRemote holds independent security, carrier, and device certifications — including
SOC 2 Type 1, GSA Schedule availability, UL
and FCC listings, NFPA 72 alignment, and
ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 management systems. Our managed cellular
POTS IN A BOX® appliances are designed to support the standards that apply to
life-safety and regulated lines — NFPA 72 and UL 864 for fire alarm panels, ASME A17.1 and
the ADA for elevator emergency phones, and FCC E-911 rules for voice — so those endpoints
keep working after copper is gone. No vendor can guarantee compliance: the authority
having jurisdiction and the applicable regulator determine that from your complete installation.
Independently certified
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Certifications by device
Which carriers have approved each POTS IN A BOX® appliance, and which device and component
credentials each model carries. Every row is labeled with what the record actually is — a
carrier approval, certification, listing, regulatory authorization, or manufacturer
attestation — and each model links to its product page, where the published records and
identifiers live.
Comparing hardware specs too? The
POTS IN A BOX® lineup page
pairs these tables with a feature-by-feature appliance comparison.
The deadline is real
Why copper retirement is now a compliance problem
Copper isn't being upgraded — it's being switched off. The regulatory guardrails that once slowed that down are coming down too.
On March 26, 2026 the FCC adopted a Report and Order (FCC 26-19) that
streamlines how carriers retire copper and discontinue legacy services — creating a uniform
31-day automatic-approval window for discontinuance applications, letting carriers grandfather
legacy voice and low-speed data over copper through customer notice, and asserting federal
preemption over state or local rules that would delay a retirement once federally authorized
(FCC news release).
AT&T has publicly stated its intent to exit copper across the large majority of its
wireline footprint by the end of 2029. Where a state has resisted, AT&T is
now asking the FCC to clear the way: in May 2026 it filed a petition asking the Commission to
declare that California rules cannot impede it from fully discontinuing POTS in the affected
areas, and the FCC opened that petition for public comment
(FCC Public Notice DA 26-520).
Timing varies by carrier and wire center, and some states remain contested — but the direction
is one-way.
For an ordinary phone, that's an inconvenience. For a fire alarm dialer, an
elevator emergency phone, or a monitored security panel, a copper disconnect
can mean the endpoint silently stops doing the one job a code requires of it — reporting an alarm,
or connecting a trapped passenger to help. Doing nothing risks failed inspections, code
violations, insurance exposure, and a life-safety gap that only surfaces during an emergency.
What's at stake
If a regulated or life-safety line loses its copper path with no replacement, the system it
serves may no longer meet the code that governs it. Migrate ahead of your carrier's disconnect
notice — not after — so inspections, monitoring, and emergency calling never lapse. See our
copper-retirement action guide
and POTS line replacement solution.
Requirements by endpoint
What each life-safety line has to do
Different endpoints answer to different codes. Here's what the standard requires — and how a
managed cellular POTS replacement helps you meet it.
Fire alarm panels
NFPA 72 & UL 864
Fire alarm systems that historically dialed out over a copper POTS line must transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a supervising (central) station, and the communication path must be supervised so a failure is detected and annunciated within a defined window.
What the standard requires
NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) governs how alarm signals are transmitted and how the communication path is monitored for integrity.
UL 864 lists the control units and accessories used in fire alarm systems, including equipment that transmits alarm signals.
When copper is retired, a fire alarm dialer that relied on two analog lines needs a replacement transmission path that the AHJ will accept.
How DataRemote helps
DataRemote POTS IN A BOX® appliances used for fire alarm communication carry UL and FCC listings and provide a supervised, battery-backed cellular path designed to support NFPA 72 alarm-transmission requirements. They help facilities keep panels reporting after copper is gone — but the fire alarm system as installed is what the AHJ evaluates, so involve your alarm company and local authority.
Passenger elevators must provide a two-way means of emergency communication that connects an occupant to live authorized personnel — not an automated system — and that line has to keep working during a power failure.
What the standard requires
ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) requires a two-way means of emergency communication in elevator cars, activated by a push button, connecting to authorized personnel.
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Section 407) add accessibility requirements — a "HELP" button with a tactile phone symbol and Braille, and a visual indication that the call was received.
When the copper line feeding the elevator phone is retired, entrapped passengers can lose their only link to help.
How DataRemote helps
DataRemote appliances give the elevator emergency phone a managed cellular line with battery backup, helping buildings keep that two-way path alive after copper retirement. Answering the call with live personnel and meeting the full ASME A17.1 and ADA feature set remain the building owner’s and elevator contractor’s responsibility.
Any voice line that replaces copper has to keep working for emergency calling. For businesses running a phone system (an MLTS), two federal 911 laws also apply.
What the standard requires
Kari's Law requires multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) manufactured, imported, sold, or installed after February 16, 2020 to allow a caller to dial 911 directly, without a prefix such as “9,” and to send a notification when a 911 call is placed.
RAY BAUM'S Act (Section 506) requires a “dispatchable location” — a validated street address plus room, floor, or similar detail — to be conveyed with a 911 call.
A POTS replacement that dropped E-911 support would put both callers and operators at risk.
How DataRemote helps
DataRemote POTS IN A BOX® lines are built to deliver voice with E-911 so calls reach the correct PSAP. For businesses, the MLTS obligations under Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act — direct dialing, notification, and dispatchable location — are configured in your phone system, so plan the migration with your voice provider.
DataRemote provides certified equipment and managed features that help meet and
support these standards. It does not certify your building or system.
Fire and elevator compliance is determined by the authority having jurisdiction based on your
complete, installed system; 911 obligations are set by the FCC. Involve your alarm company,
elevator contractor, voice provider, and local authority when you plan a migration.
Mission-critical compliance
Fire & Life Safety Certifications
Listings and compliance credentials that support dependable alarm, emergency, and life-safety communications.
Nationwide connectivity
Carrier certifications
Certifications across major North American carriers and global networks help ensure reliable, deployment-ready cellular connectivity.
Public-Sector Ready
Government Procurement
Contract vehicles and compliance credentials that simplify purchasing and support government procurement requirements.
Tested & Compliant
Product Safety & Regulatory
Product safety, radio, battery, energy, and transport certifications carried across the POTS IN A BOX® product line.
Industry Engagement
Industry Memberships
Memberships that connect DataRemote with organizations serving the alarm monitoring, fire protection, life-safety, and business communities.
Certifications
Manufacturing facility certifications
Our certified management systems support quality, environmental responsibility, workplace safety,
responsible electronics manufacturing, greenhouse gas reporting, and information security.
ISO 9001:2015 & TL 9000:2016
Quality management certified to global standards, with telecom-specific requirements under TL 9000.
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management system demonstrating commitment to reducing environmental impact.
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
ISO 14064-1:2018 (GHG)
Greenhouse gas accounting and reporting framework for measuring and managing our carbon footprint.
IECQ QC 080000:2017
Hazardous substance process management for electronics manufacturing, ensuring RoHS compliance.
ISO 27001:2022 (Cybersecurity)
Information security management protecting customer data and product integrity.
Designed to support alarm signaling in systems governed by NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code — a code-relevance statement, not a product certification.
Trade association representing the professional life-safety and security monitoring industry, including alarm and fire monitoring centers.
California Automatic Fire Alarm Association
Member of the California Automatic Fire Alarm Association (CAA).
Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce.
Compliance frequently asked questions
Is a cellular POTS replacement UL 864 / NFPA 72 compliant for fire alarm panels?
DataRemote appliances used for fire alarm signal transmission carry UL and FCC listings and are designed to support the alarm-transmission and path-supervision requirements in NFPA 72. Compliance is never a property of one box, though — it is determined by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) based on your complete fire alarm system as installed. Always coordinate a copper-to-cellular migration with your alarm company and local fire authority.
Does DataRemote guarantee that my building is compliant?
No. DataRemote provides independently certified equipment and features that help you meet applicable standards, but no vendor can guarantee compliance. Regulatory and code compliance depends on your full installation and is determined by the relevant authority (for example, the AHJ for fire and elevator codes, or the FCC for 911 rules). We can supply the documentation your reviewers need.
What happens to my fire alarm dialer or elevator phone when AT&T retires copper?
A fire alarm dialer or elevator emergency phone that relies on an analog copper line loses its transmission path when that copper is retired. Without a replacement path, a fire panel can stop reporting to its central station and an entrapped elevator passenger can lose contact with help. A managed cellular POTS replacement gives those endpoints a supervised, battery-backed line so they keep functioning.
Do DataRemote lines still support E-911 and Kari’s Law?
Yes. DataRemote POTS IN A BOX® lines are built to deliver voice with E-911 so 911 calls reach the correct public safety answering point. For businesses running a multi-line telephone system, the direct-dial, notification, and dispatchable-location obligations of Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act are configured in the phone system itself, so include your voice provider in the migration plan.
When does copper retirement actually affect me?
In March 2026 the FCC adopted an order streamlining how carriers retire copper and discontinue legacy services, and AT&T has said it intends to exit copper across the large majority of its wireline footprint by the end of 2029. Timing varies by carrier and wire center, and in some states (such as California) the transition is still being contested at the FCC. The safe approach for any life-safety or regulated endpoint is to migrate on your schedule, before you receive a carrier disconnect notice.
Is DataRemote equipment approved for government procurement?
DataRemote is available through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, and its appliances are TAA compliant and built on an NDAA Section 889 compliant supply chain. DataRemote also maintains SOC 2 Type 1 audited security controls and ISO-certified quality, environmental, safety, and information-security management systems.
What certifications and listings does DataRemote hold?
DataRemote holds company and security credentials (SOC 2 Type 1, GSA Multiple Award Schedule), carrier certifications on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, UScellular, FirstNet, and Bell Canada, and device and component listings including FCC, PTCRB, UL 62368-1, UL 864, NFPA 72, TAA, and NDAA §889 — plus ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 management-system certifications at the manufacturing facility.
How do I get compliance documentation for a procurement or security review?
Contact DataRemote to request certification documents, listing details, security questionnaires, and datasheets for your evaluation. Because compliance determinations rest with your reviewers and authorities, we aim to give your team the primary documentation it needs to complete an independent assessment.
Primary sources
Every regulatory, date, and standard claim on this page links to an authoritative primary source.
This page is provided for general information and does not constitute legal, regulatory, or
code-compliance advice. Compliance determinations rest with the applicable authority having
jurisdiction and regulators, based on your complete installation. Confirm requirements with your
alarm company, elevator contractor, voice provider, and local authority.
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