Elevator and alarm lines off copper
Carriers are retiring copper phone lines and raising prices on the ones that remain. Elevator emergency phones, fire alarm panels and entry systems need a supported replacement before the line is cut.
Industries
Technology for property managers, from elevator phones to tenant Wi-Fi
Elevator phones, fire alarm panels, entry systems and leasing offices all depend on phone lines, and many still run on copper that carriers are retiring. We help property managers and building owners across the U.S. move critical lines, connect buildings and protect every property.
What property managers need from their technology
Approval from your inspector
Elevator phones must meet the elevator safety code (ASME A17.1) and fire alarm communicators must meet the fire alarm code (NFPA 72), so replacements need sign-off from the local inspector or fire marshal.
Battery backup during outages
Emergency lines must keep working in a power outage. Replacement devices include battery backup, and the runtime should match what your inspector requires.
Cameras and access control
Cloud cameras and mobile badge access let managers check lobbies, garages and amenity spaces, and add or remove access without rekeying.
Internet for offices and amenities
Leasing offices, management offices, fitness rooms and common areas need reliable internet and Wi-Fi, often across many properties.
One plan across the portfolio
Managers with many buildings need one inventory of every line, account and contract, so nothing is missed or paid for twice.
Why it matters
Life-safety lines cannot fail
A dead elevator phone or a fire alarm that cannot report is a safety problem and a code violation, not just an outage.
Copper keeps getting more expensive
As carriers retire copper, the monthly price of the remaining lines rises and repairs take longer.
Forgotten lines cost money
Portfolios often pay for old lines no one uses anymore. An inventory finds them before the next renewal.
What most property managers look for in a provider
- Experience with elevator, fire alarm and entry system lines
- A replacement the local inspector will approve
- One contact and one schedule across every property
- A clear inventory of every line and what it costs
- Cameras and access control they can manage from anywhere
- A lower monthly cost than the copper lines being replaced
How GBTech.ai helps property managers
Copper line replacement
We compare copper line replacement services such as Ooma AirDial, then help schedule each switch with your elevator and alarm vendors.
Compare copper line options →Cameras and access control
Verkada cloud cameras, door access and visitor management across every property, managed from one app.
See Verkada →Internet across the portfolio
Business internet for leasing offices and common areas, compared across every carrier at each address.
Compare business internet →Phones for leasing and management
Business phone systems that ring the office, a mobile app and an after-hours line, compared side by side.
Compare phone systems →Services property managers ask us about
Questions property managers ask us
Will my fire marshal accept a cellular replacement?
Many jurisdictions accept cellular and internet communicators for fire alarms when they meet the fire alarm code, but the local authority decides. Check with them before switching; we help you gather the product documentation they ask for.
Do I have to replace every copper line now?
Not all at once, but carriers are retiring copper area by area and price increases often come first. Starting with an inventory lets you plan replacements instead of reacting to a cut-off notice.
Do you work with properties outside New Jersey?
Yes. We are based in New Jersey and work with property managers and owners across the U.S., including portfolios in several states.
What does a first call cost?
Nothing. The first call is free, takes about 15 minutes, and you leave with a clear picture of your options and no obligation.