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The death of copper landlines

by GarrieWilson
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Landlines are dying and AT&T wants to kill them sooner than later.

Here is a really good article about it.

The end of landlines: No phone numbers and no international calling charges — Tech News and Analysis

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#copper #death #landlines
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    Interesting article but not sure what it has to do with making money?
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    • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
      Originally Posted by salegurus View Post

      Interesting article but not sure what it has to do with making money?
      The effects it could have on your business.

      Think of this like the chat/IM programs a decade ago. Most where closed systems and required their software to chat. If friend "A" had AIM, you had to have it to chat with them. Some opened their systems and developers created multi-chat programs. AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, MSN, etc. all with one program BUT you had to have an account at each one.

      Fast forward and copper lines are dead. No dial up. No picking up a phone and dialing a number. Instead, you install a VoIP program Skype and to communicate both parties need the same program. Since the system is closed they could block access to people on other systems.

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        Originally Posted by GarrieWilson View Post

        Fast forward and copper lines are dead. No dial up. No picking up a phone and dialing a number. Instead, you install a VoIP program Skype and to communicate both parties need the same program. Since the system is closed they could block access to people on other systems.

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        Garrie, Australia is also phasing out copper and replacing it with the National Broadband Network - fibre to the home.

        There will still be a PSTN as you can't have a house's communications tied to things such as the power network. i.e. if you home loses power you cannot lose your phone. Traditional phones are required for emergency situations and the mobile network isn't cutout for that situation.

        Yes, copper phone lines may be phased out but no, it won't affect traditional communication like your assuming. The hardware may change but it will be transparent to a normal user.

        (I'm assuming USA understands the importance of PSTN in emergencies).
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    good riddance, I haven't had a home phone in years.
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    • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
      Originally Posted by joseph7384 View Post

      No, No, No, don't say that!!! I love my land line, it saves me money.
      How?

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  • Profile picture of the author Walter Parrish
    Originally Posted by GarrieWilson View Post

    Landlines are dying and AT&T wants to kill them sooner than later.

    Here is a really good article about it.

    The end of landlines: No phone numbers and no international calling charges &mdash; Tech News and Analysis

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    Interesting article even though I have never studied communications.My understanding is that a copper line can handle more than just phones and is the better method. Can someone in communications explain exactly what can be done with copper vs voip, especially where cable and other services come into play. Also, explain exactly what fiber is capable of handling.
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  • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
    Mike,

    I'd think they would have to open to 3rd parties. Especially if they don't want government intervention. One of the articles I read, maybe that one, said VoIP isn't regulated by the FCC and that's one of the reasons AT&T wants to do it.

    As wireless is increasing, the need for copper is reducing greatly.

    Times are changing. We adapt or die.

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