Scoping the Scene: Why Site Surveys Matter in POTS Replacement, TELCLOUD Podcast Series

Telecom Reseller / Technology Reseller News

Scoping the Scene: Why Site Surveys Matter in POTS Replacement, TELCLOUD POTS & Shots Podcast, Jacoby explains, that buildings lose electricity, emergency systems like elevators and fire alarms still rely on that dial tone to operate POTS & Shots Podcast Series “If you skip the site survey, you might be skipping success,” says Jake Jacoby, TELCLOUD. In the latest episode of POTS and Shots, Doug Green, publisher of Technology Reseller News, reconnects with Jake Jacoby of TELCLOUD to tackle one of the most overlooked—but critical—steps in POTS replacement: the site survey. “POTS lines traditionally delivered power,” Jacoby explains, noting that when buildings lose electricity, emergency systems like elevators and fire alarms still rely on that dial tone to operate. With modern replacements depending on cellular backhaul and battery backups, understanding a site's power setup and signal availability is essential before installation begins. Jacoby walks us through the must-check boxes:✔ Where is the DMARC?✔ Is there enough space and a backboard for mounting?✔ Is power always available—and not tied to something as simple as a light switch?✔ Is there cellular signal in that basement telco closet? These aren’t small details. “This isn’t a home phone. These are life safety lines,” Jacoby stresses. TELCLOUD ensures reliable implementation by offering trained reseller programs and certified third-party installers. As always, after the tech talk, the POTS and Shots series adds flavor with a tequila—or in this case—mezcal spotlight. Jacoby introduces Cuatrocientos Conejos, a smoky spirit rooted in Aztec mythology. “Every tequila is a mezcal, but not every mezcal is a tequila,” he says, explaining the nuanced difference based on agave type and production method. Stay tuned: the next episode will dive into future-proofing telecom and ensuring long-term sustainability of POTS line replacements. Learn more: www.telcloud.com