EPIK POTS Replacement
Granite EPIK provides a simple solution for some of the most demanding POTS applications across many industries including retail, healthcare, financial services, commercial real estate and government.
Granite EPIK provides a simple solution for some of the most demanding POTS applications across many industries including retail, healthcare, financial services, commercial real estate and government.
VoIP and Cloud Phone Systems have revolutionized the way businesses handle telephony by harnessing the internet for enhanced voice communication.
Granite and Microsoft’s partnership boosts organizational productivity and collaboration, extending Microsoft Teams’ capabilities beyond traditional business network limits.
Emerging technologies like Voice over Cable, VoIP, and EPIK POTS Replacement are providing businesses with cost-effective, scalable, and feature-rich alternatives to traditional phone services.
Granite’s Cloud Contact Center is a full-featured solution that enables exceptional customer experiences and strong relationship building through reliable and comprehensive cloud-based tools.
Despite the dominance of VoIP and mobile telephony, Granite still upholds the value of POTS as a significant player in the telecommunications field.
Find the various calling types below:
Call Type | Invoice Indicator | Definition |
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Local | LOC1 | A Local call is from point A to point B within the Local Calling Area as determined by the ruling local tariff. |
Regional Toll | LOC2 | A Regional Toll call is from point A to point B within the same LATA (Local Access and Transport Area) and outside the Local Calling Area. |
IntraState | IA | An IntraState call is classified as Long Distance from point A to point B within the same State, but outside the same LATA (Local Access and Transport Area) and outside the Local Calling Area. |
InterState | IE | An InterState call is classified as Long Distance from point A to point B not within the same State and outside the Local Calling Area. |
Extended Area | EX | An Extended Area call is classified as Long Distance from point A to point B where point B is located in a U.S. Territory, Indigenous Reservation, or Rural Area where rates are higher. |
Canada | CAN | A call from point A in the United States to point B in Canada. |
Canada | CAN2 | A call from point A in Canada to point B in the United States. |
International | IN | A call from point A in the United States to point B in a country outside of the North American Number Plan Administrator (NANPA). Rates are determined at the International Dialing Code level |
International | IN2 | A call from point A in a country outside of the North American Number Plan Administrator (NANPA) to point B in the United States. Rates are determined at the International Dialing Code level. |
Directory Assistance | DA2 | A call from point A to 411. |
Directory Assistance | DA1 | A call from point A to 411 outside the Local Calling Area. |
Toll-Free calling is billed to the owner of the Toll-Free Number (TFN). It may be rated using any of the usage types, where point A is the TFN owner and point B is the originating caller.
Behind every TFN, there is a Local Routing Number (LRN) which is used to determine the usage type.