What is a POTS line? _____ A brief explanation of “Plain Old Telephone Service” and what lies for ahead in the future. A POTS line gets its name from the acronym for “Plain Old Telephone Service”. Prior to the 1970′s, POTS was the ONLY type of service you could get for voice communication. But,...
THIS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
February 12, 2016
More and more people are getting rid of their phone land line to reduce expenses. One thing you should consider before eliminating this service is the advantage of 911. Yes we are all using our cell phones now as the phone for our home, but what happens if you have an emergency and need to...
De-installation of Telecom Equipment
February 11, 2016
There are a number of liquidation companies that offer de-installation, removal/site clearance servicesof telecom equipment, but considering that most of this work must be done in a live environment andthe goal should be about preserving the value of equipment, special attention should be paid. There aresome key things to look for when searching for a...
Product End-Of-Life – Why you should not panic
July 23, 2015
Oh the horror. Hold it! Don’t press the panic button, and here’s why. What is “END-OF-LIFE” (EOL)? End of Life of a product means that the product will no longer be manufactured and supported by the manufacturer. There are a number of reasons why products reach the END OF LIFE cycle. They are: Market demand...
How to change time on your Norstar phone system
July 23, 2015
Unless you want to show up at work an hour early. Yes! It’s that time of the year again, when you go around your house, searching for all timekeeping devices to turn back an hour. Isn’t it exciting to gain an extra hour of sleep? While we cannot help you with your VCR and microwave,...