Lines for Elevator Phones, Fire Alarms and Much More
Replace traditional POTS lines with a modern, code-compliant solution designed for fire alarm systems, elevator emergency phones, security systems, and other critical life safety applications.
✔ Cellular primary or backup connectivity
✔ Integrated battery backup
✔ Fire alarm and elevator compatible
✔ Automatic failover protection
✔ Professional installation and support
What is Wireless Phone Service?
POPP’s Wireless Phone Service is a specialized telephone service designed for life safety systems that must remain operational even when normal communications services fail.
Unlike traditional copper POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines, Wireless Phone Service uses modern Voice over IP (VoIP) technology combined with cellular connectivity and integrated battery backup to provide a highly resilient communications path.
➡️Learn more about how VoIP works in our Guide to Business VoIP
Wireless Phone Service is commonly used for:
- Fire alarm monitoring systems
- Elevator emergency telephones
- Security and access control systems
- Area of refuge phones
- Emergency call stations
- Other mission-critical communications devices
The result is a modern replacement for aging copper phone lines while maintaining the reliability required by life safety applications.
Diagram of a POPP Wireless Phone Service Kit
- Wall mount enclosure
- 4G/5G cellular router/modem
- 2, 4, or 8-port VoIP Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATA)
- Integrated battery backup
- 66 block for terminating analog lines
- Power cycle unit – allows for remote power cycling
- Ethernet switch – allows for devices to communicate with each other
Designed for Life Safety Systems – And So Much More
While Wireless Phone Service is most commonly deployed for fire alarm systems and elevator emergency phones, it is also an excellent solution anywhere a dependable analog phone line is required. Whether the goal is code compliance, improved reliability, or eliminating aging POTS lines, Wireless Phone Service provides modern connectivity with cellular connectivity (primary or backup) and integrated battery backup.
Fire Alarm Panels
Fire alarm systems depend on reliable communication with central monitoring stations.
POPP Wireless Phone Service supports fire alarm communications while providing multiple layers of redundancy, helping maintain connectivity even when primary network connections become unavailable.
Elevator Emergency Phones
Elevator emergency phones provide a direct communications path between elevator passengers and emergency assistance personnel.
Wireless Phone Service supports elevator emergency communications while providing backup connectivity and battery operation during outages.
Security and Building Systems
Many security systems, gate controls, access control systems, and emergency communication devices still rely on analog telephone connectivity.
Wireless Phone Service can provide the analog dial tone these systems require while utilizing modern network infrastructure behind the scenes.
Any Application That Needs an Analog Phone Line
While Wireless Phone Service is ideal for life safety systems, it can also support virtually any device that requires a traditional analog phone line. Fax machines, lobby and gate intercoms, courtesy phones, utility monitoring equipment, and even standard voice phone lines can all benefit from a reliable analog connection delivered over modern IP and cellular networks.
It’s also an excellent solution for locations where a traditional business internet connection isn’t available. POPP’s Wireless Phone Service can provide dependable phone service even when cellular is the only communications path available.
What Happens During a Power Outage?
POPP Wireless Phone Service equipment includes integrated battery backup capable of providing at least 8 hours of standby operation.
This exceeds the 4-hour requirement commonly associated with elevator emergency phones and meets the standby requirements commonly associated with fire alarm communications systems.
Even during a local power outage, connected life safety systems can continue communicating through the safety line equipment.
Code Compliance and Standards
POPP Wireless Phone Service is designed for fire alarm and elevator applications and utilize equipment certified for those environments.
Because local requirements can vary, clients are responsible to consult their fire marshal, AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction), elevator contractor, or life safety professional regarding specific code requirements applicable to their facility.
How Wireless Phone Service Redundancy Works
POPP Wireless Phone Service is designed with two communication paths and power protection:
Primary Communication Path:
When a client internet connection is available, the system uses that connection for normal communications. In situations where there is no client internet connection available, the system may run on cellular connectivity at all times.
Backup Communication Path:
If the client’s primary internet connection becomes unavailable, the equipment automatically switches to a built-in cellular connection.
Power Protection:
Integrated battery backup allows the system to continue operating during local power outages.
This layered approach helps ensure critical life safety systems remain capable of communicating when they are needed most.
At a Glance: POPP Internet Phone Service vs POPP Wireless Phone Service
| Feature | POPP VoIP Lines | POPP Wireless Telephone Service |
|---|---|---|
| Uses Business Internet Connection | Yes | Yes, if available |
| Built-in Cellular Connectivity | No | Yes |
| Built-in Battery Backup | No | Yes |
| Works During Internet or Power Outage | No | Yes |
| Typical Applications | Voice, fax, door entry, etc. | Elevator phone, fire alarm panel |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a cellular connection replace a POTS line?
Yes. Many fire alarm, elevator, and security systems now communicate through IP and cellular technologies rather than traditional copper phone lines.
Will Wireless Phone Service work during an internet outage?
Yes, the equipment senses when wireline internet is lost and automatically transitions to a built-in cellular communication path.
Will Wireless Phone Service work during a power outage?
Yes, integrated battery backup keeps the service operational for up to 8 hours during local power outages.
Can I use Wireless Phone Service for a fire alarm panel?
Yes, Wireless Phone Service is commonly deployed for fire alarm communications where approved by the local authority having jurisdiction and the monitoring provider.
Can I use Wireless Phone Service for an elevator emergency phone?
Yes. Wireless Phone Service is designed for elevator communication applications. Be sure to check with your elevator support company to ensure all local codes are met.
Is cellular service included?
A dedicated cellular data plan is available for each Wireless Phone Service kit. One kit can support up to 8 phone lines.
Replace Aging POTS Lines with Confidence.
Our team can help evaluate your fire alarm, elevator phone, or life safety communications requirements and recommend the right Wireless Phone Service solution for your facility.