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Locate your unique migration code provided by AT&T.
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Submit your porting request by completing the Porting Request Form .
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Our team will promptly evaluate the portability of your number and respond within one business day.
AT&T Copper Network Retirement
AT&T will retire its copper lines in two stages—starting with 1,300 wire centers in 2025 and completing a nationwide shutdown by 2029 (partial exemption in California). Users reliant on POTS, DSL, and analog fax lines must migrate to fiber, fixed-wireless (Internet Air), or online fax services like Fax.Plus, ensuring service without dependence on copper lines.
Why AT&T is Retiring Copper
Timeline & Geographic Scope
Phase 1 (2025-2027): Moving Non-Fiber Areas to Wireless or Satellite: Between 2025 and 2027, AT&T will retire copper in areas without fiber availability. Customers in these areas will transition primarily to wireless solutions like Internet Air, satellite services or online fax services.
Phase 2 (2027-2029): Fiber Build-Out Areas Transition: From 2027 to 2029, AT&T will complete migrations in areas with fiber availability, upgrading customers from copper to GPON fiber-optic internet, offering significantly improved performance.
California's Special Case: California may see delays or special regulatory oversight due to strong consumer protections and union advocacy, potentially slowing the full retirement process there.
Track FCC Notices: Businesses and individuals can track retirement notices through the FCC website, which offers a 90-day objection period for concerns about the transition.
Impact on Legacy Devices
Loss of Dial Tone and Fax Failures
Traditional fax machines rely on analog signals (T.30 protocol) over copper. Once copper is retired, analog dial tones disappear, causing fax transmission failures, especially during power outages.
Battery Backup Needed for Phone-Advanced Adapter
AT&T’s Phone-Advanced adapter supports legacy analog devices but requires a battery backup to work during power outages, adding complexity and cost.
VoIP Gateways and Fax Distortions
Sending faxes via VoIP gateways over internet connections can result in distorted images due to packet loss and signal jitter—common problems with internet-based phone systems.
Cloud Faxing Alternative, Meet Fax.Plus
Traditional fax machines rely on analog signals (T.30 protocol) over copper. Once copper is retired, analog dial tones disappear, causing fax transmission failures, especially during power outages. Choose Fax.Plus and gain a future-proof, hassle-free faxing solution that enhances efficiency and reduces overall operational costs.
Number Portability: Easily keep your existing fax number without interruptions.
Flexible Plans: Choose from various plans tailored to fit your incoming and outgoing fax needs.
Cloud-Based Convenience: Access your faxes anytime, anywhere, without additional hardware or complicated setups.
Strong Security: All your documents are protected with advanced security and privacy features.
Ease of Use: Fax from computer, smartphones or email. Easy integration with existing workflows.
Migrate your fax service from AT&T to Fax.Plus.
Follow these simple steps to migrate smoothly from AT&T to Fax.Plus:
Typically, the whole process takes just 1-2 business days, ensuring zero downtime. You can continue to send and receive faxes immediately after completion.
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