How Much Should Your POTS Line Cost Per Month?

Telecommunications service providers have significantly increased consumers’ traditional copper POTS line cost per month. While some customers may wish to retain these lines due to familiarity or specific requirements, the elevated costs imposed by providers have made this option financially untenable for many, especially after the FCC’s sunset announcement.

• Aggressive Pricing Hikes: Service providers have been implementing aggressive pricing hikes on POTS lines, often without providing substantial improvements or added value to justify the increased costs. These hikes can catch businesses and consumers off guard, especially those operating on tight budgets.
  
  
• Limited Alternatives: For some customers, especially those in rural or remote areas, POTS lines may be the only viable option for reliable communication. In such cases, the sudden spike in prices leaves them with limited alternatives, forcing them to either absorb the higher costs or scramble to find alternatives.
  
  
• Deadline Pressures: Adding to the urgency of the situation, service providers often accompany these price hikes with aggressive deadlines for customers to accept the new terms or face disconnection. This puts customers, particularly those with limited resources or technical expertise, in a desperate situation where they must quickly find alternatives to avoid disruptions to their essential communication service.