Got POTS? You need EPIK
Today, copper telephone lines that support POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) are an aging infrastructure that is deteriorating rapidly. The FCC and major telephone providers like AT&T have already started phasing out their support of analog POTS lines, pushing customers to fiber or wireless connections. Over the next few years, POTS will only get more expensive and offer fewer options. So what should companies do? What about applications that run natively better on analog lines, like security alarms, gate systems, and FAX lines? What do you do when POTS goes away? You need Epik!
Cost-effective POTS replacement –
Businesses are gradually moving to unified communication (UC) solutions but these services do not work well with thousands of ‘analog era’ devices. As POTS lines are phased out, the EPIK™ BOX is a cost-effective POTS replacement solution to keep your business moving forward.
Greater redundancy –
The EPIK™ BOX runs on an internet connection or 4G LTE so you also have greater redundancy and failover.
Technical Features and Benefits
Dual Path Capable - Cat1, Cat M, & Cat 4 LTE 4G
Resilient/redundant Internet access for low to high signal locations. SD-WAN functionality
4G (Private WAN Access)
QoS allows for landline quality faxing, modems, alarms, etc.
Up to 8 Ports and Simultaneous Calls of RJ11
Allows for POTS replacement of "Tip and Ring” devices (ie: key systems, fire & securty systems, faxes/efax, modems, elevators, SCADA: entry systems, overhead paging, and point of sale
Battery Back-up
60 minutes of uninterrupted power, impervious to power failure
3 Ethernet Gbps Ethernet Ports
Provides LAN/WAN failover
Number Portability (LNP)
Toll free and DID numbers can be moved as needed
Complies with National Fire Protection Association
Complies with NFPA Rule 72 for fire alarms and fire alarm panels
Alarm Notification
Instant notification via text, email or voice call
Intelligent PRI and PRI Failover
Allows for systems with primary voice PRIS to connect with automatic PRI failover trunk
Dual WAN equipped
Allows for in-house Internet utilization
End-User portal Platforms
Customer programming 24/7365
equipment
Compatible With One Talk and other VOIP Platforms
POTS replacement & WAN Failover
Voice gateway
Provides SIP & VOLTE signaling with internal soft switch features, PRI, SIP integration, SIP trunking, SIP disaster recovery
Remote “off—band" monitoring and management
Always be informed and in control
Auto provisioning support and deployment
Easy install
HlPPA-Comp|iant fax gateway
Easily send and receive faxes over encrypted and secure connections. Securely store faxes in the cloud with password protected access from anywhere
Traffic shaping Q05 management
Prioritizes traffic (ex: voice vs. data) and optimizes network efficiency over public interNet and Verizon LTE network
Powerful, simple to use firewall
High-test security of communications is built into hardware. Epik’s core promise is business continuity, and continuity demands secure connection to the Internet
Cloud VPN (IPsec & PPTP) + Smart MPLS
Never lose connectivity among offices. EPIK’s unique C'OUd VPN and smart MPLS solution creates a mesh of interconnected nodes over our cloud infrastructure, providing redundant, high-availability connectivity thanks to Verizon’s LTE
Robust, flexible Virtual Local Area Network and LAN management
Easily create and manage VLANs to segment your ocal network; for example, for PCI compliance of credit card processing