On Monday, June 23, 2014 8:56:04 AM UTC-4, Robert Heller wrote:   
      
   > Building fire alarm systems *still* use analog modems to automagically dial   
   > 911 (actually they make a modem connection to a central dispatcher who in   
   turn   
   > dials 911). These systems *must* be connected to a dedicated analog (copper)   
   > phone line.  In some cases, they need *two* analog phone lines, with the   
   > second line being a backup.   
      
   The telcos say they want to get rid of old POTS lines.  (I think the charge   
   for a 'metallic' line is very substantial these days.)   
      
   What will happen to all those alarm services and fax machines when analog is   
   abandoned?   
      
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