“Broadcasters still reliant on POTS lines for studio phones systems are facing hefty price hikes, if not now, then very soon,” says Broadcast Bionics.
“In August 2022, the FCC removed requirements for ILECs to offer analog POTS at competitive rates. By October 2023, all remaining cost obligations were lifted.”
Bionics says this spurred carriers to plan to decommission outdated lines, aiming to end all PSTN lines by 2030.
“Transitioning to SIP can be daunting, and what about those trusted Telos VSets your talent loves?”
In response, the company offers Caller One, now with Telos VSet integration.
CallerOne seamlessly integrates with SIP (VoIP) lines on your network. With this new integration, CallerOne now works with any Telos VSet handsets you have or plan to purchase.
“Moving to digital will not only help broadcasters save significantly on POTS line rental, but opens the door to all that AoIP offers.”
The platform streamlines the SIP setup as well as the call screening process, empowering on-air talent, call screeners and producers to manage calls and ensure seamless content flow.
Separately, Bionics announced that its BionicStudio Director is now available with a live graphics management extension called ConText, to help teams deliver professional-grade live video streams. “Where Director handles intelligent camera switching, recording, and streaming, ConText enables live data-driven graphics management, all through a user-friendly browser interface.”
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