POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) Sunset
Your Phone Line Is Going Away.
Upgrade Your Connection.
Phone companies across Vermont and New Hampshire are retiring old copper phone lines. Many alarm systems, including yours, could still rely on one to reach our monitoring station. The good news is that upgrading is easy, often less expensive than what you’re paying now, and we’re here to help you through it.
If Your System Still Uses a Phone Line, It's Time for You to Upgrade.
Federal regulators recently made it easier and faster for phone companies to sunset old copper telephone lines nationwide. Major POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) carriers are raising prices on remaining copper lines, stopping the installation of new ones, and in many areas, shutting them off completely with as little as 90 days' notice.
If your alarm system communicates over one of these lines, it needs a different way to reach our monitoring station once that line goes dark.
The fix is simple: change your system's connection to Internet, Cellular, or Wireless Mesh Radio monitoring. These options are all faster and more reliable than a copper phone line and fully supported by Tasco's 24/7 monitoring team.
Your Three Security Upgrade Options
Internet
Uses your existing internet connection. Offers the fastest signal speed and can pair with app-based control of your system from anywhere.
Cellular
Uses cell signal, just like a smartphone. No internet or phone line is needed. This is great if your internet ever goes down since it works independently.
Wireless Mesh Radio
A dedicated wireless signal built specifically for alarm monitoring. It’s simple, reliable, and doesn’t depend on your home network or cell coverage at all.
For the strongest security monitoring, Tasco recommends using two independent paths of communication rather than relying on a single connection. While Internet, Cellular, and Wireless Mesh Radio can each provide a reliable way for your alarm system to communicate with our monitoring station, no single technology is immune to an outage or disruption. With two communication paths, if your primary connection becomes unavailable, your system has a second way to send an alarm signal. This added redundancy helps keep your home or business connected to Tasco’s 24/7 monitoring when you need it most, and customers who choose a two-path upgrade receive 20% off their upgrade investment.
Not sure which is right for you? Contact us today, and we'll find the connection that fits your home or business.
More Than Just a Fix. This is a Real Upgrade
Moving off your old phone line is not just about staying connected. It brings real, everyday benefits:
No Exposed Wires to Cut: Traditional phone lines run outside your home and can be cut before an intruder gets inside. Wireless options eliminate that weak point.
Optional App Control: Depending on your system and the communication option selected, app-based control may be available, allowing you to arm, disarm, check system status, and manage your security from your smartphone.
No More Rising Phone Bills: Stop paying an ever-increasing legacy line fee just to keep your alarm connected.
Built for New England Weather: Depending on the option you choose, your system can keep working even if a storm knocks out your internet or local cell service.
Most Customers Save Money Each Month by Switching.
Average dedicated phone line (just for your alarm): ~$100/mo
New Tasco monitoring (standard): $44/mo
New Tasco monitoring (bundled): $52-60
Estimated monthly savings: $40-48/mo
One-time upgrade investment of $600 (installation, equipment, and setup).
Limited-time offer: 20% off if you choose 2 independent communication paths, which we recommend.