‘POTS’ line costs got you down? Here’s a solution that comes courtesy of Broadcast Bionics.
Introducing CallerOne, which allows stations to move to more cost-effective SIP lines.
This is made possible thanks to new support for existing call control hardware from Telos and Wheatstone.
And, the FCC is to thank — at least in part. In August 2022 the Commission removed requirements for ILECs to offer analog POTS lines at competitive rates. By October
2023, all remaining cost obligations were lifted. This spurred carriers to plan the decommissioning of outdated lines, aiming to end all PSTN lines by 2030.
As such, CallerOne now supports Telos VSet and console call controllers, whereas Wheatstone facilities can use WheatNet for IP audio and GPIO control. “These integrations enable broadcasters to continue using their existing hardware and call handling workflows while transitioning to a more cost-effective SIP talkshow solution,” the team at CallerOne notes.
Matt Collison, Brand and Marketing Lead at Broadcast Bionics, notes, “CallerOne’s integrations with Telos and Wheatstone allow broadcasters to transition to a SIP talkshow solution, while retaining their much-loved hardware and workflows. We expect this to be an extremely popular option for stations feeling the effects of POTS price hikes.”
CallerOne will be on demo at NAB 2024 on the Broadcast Bionics booth (C2030), and on the Broadcasters General Store booth (C2808) with Wheatstone.
