Old Phone Lines Soon To Be History

Why Are Old Phone Lines Soon To Be History?

Traditional old copper phone lines are soon to be history. Landline use has been on a steady decline for years as consumers shift to cell phones, and feature rich IP based phone systems . The large telecommunication companies have been pressing the FCC to allow them to make the switch to IP networks. With free emergency cell phones and IP solutions the FCC has finally bent on allowing the telecom companies to phase out copper lines. Copper lines are expensive to maintain and frankly are out dated technology. The telecommunications industry has a sunset date of 2020 on copper lines. This might leave you asking, how will my home alarm system communicate to the monitoring station if copper lines are being phased out? Luckily, at ATP alarms we have a solution for you right now and it will save you money too. We can add a cellular communication device to your alarm panel in place of your landline eliminating the cost for your landline. This device works much like the cell phone in your pocket calling in the alarm trouble through cell phone towers at 4G speeds.

There are a couple of distinct advantages to having cellular monitoring on your ATP system too. Number one is it eliminates the possibility of a burglar defeating the alarm system by cutting the phone line . The second advantage is the communication via the cellular to Honeywell’s secure alarm net . This allows the end user remote accesses to the alarm panel through an added feature called TOTAL CONNECT. An app on your smartphone will allow you to arm/ disarm your system remotely and much more. TOTAL CONNECT can also send an email and text alerts to home/ business owners when their alarm has been armed or disarmed. If you wanted to upgrade your system to ATP alarms home automation, TOTAL CONNECT would allow for the end user to control individual devices in their home through z wave technology. Through our home automation suite, a homeowner could turn operate Z-wave enabled lights, control thermostats and locks all through this single app enabled through your home alarm system.

Many security systems today are still communicating through copper lines. As this technology is phased out it is important to consider your options for ensuring that your security system is upgraded to today’s technology. I have laid out in this blog some of the exciting features cellular communication can offer the owner of a home security system. At ATP Alarms , we take your security very seriously and we want our customers and future customers to be aware of their options in choosing which system works best for them. If you have any questions please give us a call to set up a free consultation. This is real life and you need a real security company, ATP Alarms – ATP Fire – American Total Protection .

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