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Why Managed POTS Infrastructure Will Replace Traditional Telecom Support Models？May 12, 2026For decades, analog communication infrastructure followed a simple operational model: install the line, test it occasionally, and hope it continues working. This approach existed largely because traditional POTS networks were maintained by telecom carriers themselves. Businesses relied on the assumption that the underlying infrastructure would remain stable, powered, and available. When something failed, responsibility typically fell back to the carrier.More
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CEO Corner | Vol.4：What Do You Do When 8 PSTN Lines Aren't Enough?Apr 21, 2026Most POTS replacement solutions top out at 8 lines — but what if you need 100+? Apartments, universities, and senior living communities often require dozens to over 100 PSTN lines. The typical fix? Split standard and emergency lines across different devices. That means higher costs, more complexity, and extra maintenance. Flyingvoice' AGW128 fixes this. One chassis. Up to 128 FXS ports. Hot-swappable modules. Dual power + dual battery backup for 24-hour emergency line runtime. Plus environmenMore
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CEO Corner | Vol.3： PSTN is leaving. Your modems can stayApr 08, 2026Modem technology originated in the 1950s and was among the earliest communication technologies for connecting computers. In 1958, AT&T released the Bell 103 modem, which achieved a transmission rate of 300 bps, paving the way for data transmission over the PSTN network and enabling remote computer communications for the first time.More
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CEO Corner | Vol.2： How to Choose the Right Fax Strategy for Your MSP？Mar 31, 2026Fax isn’t going away—especially in the US, where it remains essential for legal, medical, and government communications. With the PSTN switch-off, MSPs need a reliable way to deliver fax services over IP. In our latest CTO Corner, Steve F breaks down the three key Fax over IP technologies—T.30, T.38, and T.37—and explains how Vola helps MSPs support them seamlessly. Whether you're already using T.38 gateways, working with UC platforms, or planning an eFax server, there’s a practical path forwardMore
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CEO Corner Vol.1：POTS Replacement for Alarm Panels: Two Proven WaysMar 24, 2026An alarm panepanel is the core component of an alarm system. On one side, it connects to various sensors (such as fire or intrusion detectors) via a two-wire bus. On the other side, it connects to the PSTN network through a telephone interface, enabling communication with a repanel is the core component of an alarm system. On one side, it connects to various sensors (such as fire or intrusion detectors) via a two-wire bus. On the other side, it connects to the PSTN network through a telephone inMore
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Multi-WAN routingMay 30, 2025In the past, PSTN network are connected via copper lines that are buried under the ground, this simple physical connection is stable in different weather and is capable to provide connectivity across countries and even continents. Normally, the connection from one point to another point is stable and there is nearly no lag. Most importantly, the route is constant during a call.More
