RCN Technologies Launches Free POTS Wire Center Shutdown Tracker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Knoxville, Tenn., March 26, 2026 — RCN Technologies, a national leader in managed wireless and voice transformation solutions, today launched the POTS Wire Center Shutdown Tracker, a free, publicly accessible tool that maps wire center copper retirement closure notices filed by major local exchange carriers (LECs). Available now at pots-shutdown.rcntechnologies.com, the tool requires no login and carries no paywall.
What the POTS Shutdown Tracker Does
At launch, the tracker covers AT&T wire center closure notices across 22 states, representing 1,948 wire centers and more than 1.3 million service addresses. RCN plans to add Verizon, Lumen, and Frontier data quickly, positioning the tool to become the most complete POTS shutdown tracking resource on the web.
The tracker pulls directly from official FCC Section 214 and CLEC Network Disclosure filings, with data updated daily as carriers post new notices. Users can search by ZIP code, street address, or state to see which wire centers face planned copper retirement and when. Governments, school districts, businesses, and telecom industry professionals can use the tool to identify exposure before a 90-day countdown starts.
Why RCN Built It
The copper shutdown wave is already underway. AT&T is retiring POTS lines across 19 states under the FCC’s Section 214 framework. In March 2025, the FCC cut the required carrier notice period from 180 days to 90 days, compressing the window organizations have to find a replacement solution and get it deployed.
RCN Technologies builds and operates POTS Link, a fully managed cellular POTS replacement service that deploys in an average of 19 days from signed contract. The tracker extends that mission by giving any organization, anywhere, immediate visibility into their copper exposure before notice ever arrives.
Statement from RCN Technologies
Reed Perryman, VP of Sales and Marketing at RCN Technologies, issued the following statement:
“The FCC requires carriers to make all of this data public, which is the right policy. But until now, a business or school district trying to figure out their exposure had to manually hunt through carrier portals and FCC databases, then do the geographic legwork themselves to figure out what actually applied to them. We built this tool to solve that problem. You type in your address and you get your answer. This map works like your favorite map application. It’s that simple.”
About RCN Technologies
RCN Technologies is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based telecommunications company specializing in cellular WAN solutions for businesses, government agencies, and institutions. The company’s POTS Link service provides a drop-in LTE/5G replacement for legacy copper analog phone lines, serving more than 1,100 government agencies and 4,200 businesses nationwide. POTS Link is available on GSA Schedule, NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and Equalis Group cooperative contracts.
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Media Contact:
Reed Perryman, VP of Sales and Marketing
RCN Technologies
(865) 293-0350 | reed@rcntechnologies.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the POTS Shutdown Tracker and who is it for?
The POTS Shutdown Tracker is a free, publicly accessible web tool at pots-shutdown.rcntechnologies.com that maps wire center copper retirement closure notices filed by major LECs under FCC Section 214. It is designed for any organization, facility manager, IT director, or telecom professional who needs to know whether their locations are inside wire centers scheduled for copper retirement. No login or subscription is required.
Where does the tracker data come from?
All data is sourced directly from official FCC Section 214 and CLEC Network Disclosure filings, which carriers are legally required to post before retiring copper service at any wire center. RCN Technologies processes these filings daily and updates the tracker by 6:00 AM ET each morning. The database currently indexes more than 1.3 million AT&T service addresses across 1,948 wire centers in 22 states.
Which carriers are tracked at launch, and when will others be added?
At launch, the tracker covers AT&T wire center closure notices only. RCN Technologies has near-term plans to add Verizon, Lumen, and Frontier filings, which would make it the most comprehensive POTS shutdown tracking tool available publicly. Notification updates will be posted at pots-shutdown.rcntechnologies.com as new carrier data is added.
How do I search for my location?
Open the map at pots-shutdown.rcntechnologies.com and type your street address, ZIP code, or state into the search bar. The map will identify the wire center serving your location, its scheduled retirement date if one has been filed, and whether a closure notice has been issued. Users can also browse by state using the state landing pages.
What should my organization do if the tracker shows my location is affected?
Contact a POTS Replacement Specialist at RCN Technologies as early as possible. Once a wire center closure notice is filed, the 90-day countdown can begin at any time. Early engagement allows your organization to scope your POTS line inventory, select a replacement solution, and complete procurement through a cooperative contract vehicle before notice arrives. POTS Link is available on GSA Schedule, NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners, allowing most government agencies and institutions to bypass a formal RFP process entirely.
Is POTS Link the only replacement solution available through RCN Technologies?
POTS Link is RCN Technologies’ purpose-built cellular POTS replacement service for analog line replacement. It is designed specifically for life-safety and compliance-sensitive applications including fire alarm dialers (NFPA 72), elevator emergency phones (ASME A17.1), E911 interfaces, and access control systems. RCN Technologies also provides broader cellular WAN, private cellular, and managed connectivity solutions for organizations undergoing broader network modernization.
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