MetTel wins ChannelVision Visionary POTS award. MetTel's POTS Transformation, built on DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX(R), won a 2026 ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Award for digital transformation. Originally published by MetTel on July 8, 2026. Direct Answer MetTel's POTS Transformation solution - built on DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX(R) technology - has been named a 2026 ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Award winner for Overall Excellence in Digital Transformation. The managed, multi-carrier solution converts legacy copper landlines to resilient multi-path IP without replacing existing equipment, and is deployed across 20,000+ USPS locations, 1,500+ VA sites, and 2,300+ Extra Space Storage locations. NEW YORK, NY / MetTel / July 8, 2026 DataRemote is proud to congratulate its partner MetTel, whose POTS Transformation solution - powered by DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX(R) technology - has been named a 2026 Visionary Spotlight Award winner in ChannelVision's Overall Excellence: Digital Transformation category. The recognition highlights MetTel's continued commitment to helping enterprises and government agencies modernize legacy voice infrastructure as copper networks are rapidly retired nationwide. Key takeaways. * MetTel's POTS Transformation solution won a 2026 ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Transformation. * The solution pairs DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX(R) hardware with MetTel's fully managed, multi-carrier network and 24/7 monitoring. * It converts circuit-switched phone signals to multi-path IP without replacing existing equipment - fire panels, elevator lines, fax machines, and E-911 systems all keep working. * It's recognized as a Managed Facilities-based Voice Network (MFVN) by both the NYC Fire Department and CAL FIRE. * Deployments span 20,000+ USPS locations, 1,500+ VA sites, and 2,300+ Extra Space Storage locations. What the award recognizes. MetTel's POTS Transformation solution was honored for its market-leading approach to replacing legacy copper landlines with resilient, future-proof digital connectivity. By combining DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX(R) technology with MetTel's fully managed, multi-carrier network and 24/7 monitoring, the solution converts circuit-switched phone signals to networked, multi-path IP connectivity - without requiring customers to replace existing equipment. It supports a broad range of POTS-dependent devices, including fire alarm panels, elevator lines, fax machines, and E-911 systems, and is recognized as a Managed Facilities-based Voice Network (MFVN) by both the NYC Fire Department and CAL FIRE. Proven at scale. MetTel's solution is deployed across: | Organization | Scale | | U.S. Postal Service | 20,000+ locations | | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 1,500+ sites | | Extra Space Storage | 2,300+ locations | The solution has also been widely adopted by enterprise clients across the healthcare, fitness, retail, security, and waste management industries. A growing list of recognition. The ChannelVision VSA is the latest in a string of industry honors for MetTel's POTS Transformation solution, which has also earned: MetTel VP Max Silber also received the 2025 AAMI Best Commentary Award for his piece on the risks aging copper lines pose to hospital patient safety. "We are extremely honored to receive ChannelVision's 2026 Visionary Spotlight Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Transformation. It's a really great feeling to have the Channel recognize the tremendous effort we have put into creating the best and most reliable, scalable, and future-ready POTS replacement solution available in the market today. As copper networks continue to retire across the country, we want channel partners to know that they can trust us with their clients that depend on mission-critical connectivity." - Marshall Aronow, CEO, MetTel DataRemote's role: POTS IN A BOX(R). DataRemote's POTS IN A BOX(R) portfolio is the hardware layer that makes MetTel's POTS Transformation possible - preserving the analog behaviors (voice, fax, DTMF, alarm signaling, E-911) that critical equipment depends on while carrying the traffic over managed cellular and IP. The 90X1 (5G) and 90X2 (LTE) are the current appliances behind deployments like these. About mettel. A leading provider of digital transformation and communications solutions for enterprise and government clients, MetTel has been recognized as a Leader or Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last six consecutive years. Learn more at mettel.net. Plan your POTS migration with DataRemote. Interested in the award-winning technology behind these deployments? Talk with DataRemote about POTS IN A BOX(R) and how DataRemote help partners and enterprises replace copper at scale. DataRemote's family of cellular appliances that keep analog voice, alarm, fax, and data endpoints operating after their copper lines are retired.

MetTel deploys SD-WAN and new circuits for rapid network upgrades to power Administration's Executive Order to return to work. Jun 10, 2026, 09:00 ET NEW YORK, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MetTel, a leading provider of digital transformation and communications solutions, announced today the successful completion of a rapid network capacity upgrade for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) under the agency's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. The initiative equipped 11 GSA offices located across the United States with Software-Defined Wide Area Network technology, 22 new high-capacity network circuits and Voice over IP services, enabling hundreds of federal employees to return to fully connected, high-performance workplaces under the Administration's return-to-office (RTO) mandate. SD-WAN provides intelligent traffic management, enhanced resiliency, and centralized network visibility, while the high-capacity circuits were tailored to the unique needs of each site. GSA's EIS contract is a 15-year, $50 billion government-wide vehicle designed to help federal agencies modernize their telecommunications and network infrastructure. MetTel has held EIS contract authority since January 2020, consistently delivering network modernization, managed services, and communications transformation projects for federal customers. When the Administration directed federal personnel to return to the office full time, GSA knew it needed an upgrade to handle the increase in bandwidth demands necessary for mission-critical government services nationwide. MetTel mobilized quickly, installing all 22 circuits across all 11 offices within weeks, ahead of industry norms. Contributing to the success of this upgrade was the highly flexible and scalable SD-WAN architecture previously deployed by MetTel. Notably, a new 10G circuit requiring entirely new carrier infrastructure was completed in less than 60 days, meeting the expedited timeline of a Telecommunications Service Priority order. Bandwidth was also sized for future growth, delivering long-term cost avoidance by building in capacity to support evolving workforce and digital requirements without additional infrastructure overhauls. "The federal return-to-office mandate created an urgent, real-world test of our capabilities," said Don Parente, Vice President of Public Sector for MetTel. "Our operations team delivered fast, reliable network modernization, meeting the Administration's Executive Order to return to work." About MetTel A leading provider of digital transformation and communications solutions for enterprise and government clients, MetTel has been recognized as a Leader or Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last six consecutive years. With award-winning solutions, a global footprint, and deep expertise in network modernization, MetTel enables organizations to connect, grow, and thrive in an increasingly digital world. For more information visit mettel.net, follow us on X (@OneMetTel) and LinkedIn, or call us directly at (877) 963-8663. MetTel. Connect Smarter(TM). SOURCE Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC

MetTel wins Gold for POTS Transformation in 2026 American Business Awards. May 14, 2026, 09:00 ET NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MetTel, a recognized leader in digital transformation and communications, proudly announces its achievement of both Gold and Silver Stevie(R) Awards in the 24th Annual American Business Awards. These achievements celebrate MetTel's innovative POTS Transformation solution for modernizing copper landlines and its highly successful Customer Assurance Program. "Securing both American Business Awards in these highly competitive categories speaks to our team's dedication and innovative spirit," stated Marshall Aronow, CEO of MetTel. "Our market-leading POTS Transformation solution sets new industry standards for mission-critical connectivity, while our Customer Assurance Program exemplifies our relentless focus on client success and service excellence." The Gold Stevie Award for Best Technical Support Strategy and Implementation was awarded to MetTel's POTS Transformation solution, successfully migrating organizations from legacy copper landlines to a resilient digital platform. The urgent need for POTS Transformation is rapidly accelerating nationwide as copper networks retire. With millions of lines still in use, MetTel's solution has emerged as a recognized market leader with recognition and awards from Gartner and the US Postal Service, Internet Telephony and other media organizations, providing a seamless, cost-effective, and future-ready replacement essential for business continuity. Leveraging DataRemote's "POTS in a Box" technology, integrated with MetTel's managed multi-carrier network and 24/7 monitoring, MeTel's solution converts circuit-switched phone signals to IP connectivity, offering a future-proof alternative. Key features of the solution include: * UL Compliant Alarm Coverage: Enhanced safety and reliability for critical communications. * 5G with 4G Fallback: Superior speed, coverage, and reliability via multicarrier cellular radio. * Multi-Carrier Performance-Based Failover: Dynamic optimization and congestion avoidance. * Patented Power Output: Keeps third-party devices running during power loss. * Expanded Battery Backup: Up to 48 hours of standby power during outages. * Nationwide Coverage: Achieved through multicarrier certification and Starlink compatibility. MetTel has executed massive POTS Transformation projects for several prominent federal agencies, including more than 23,000 U.S. Postal Service and 1,500 Veterans Administration landlines. The same solution has been widely adopted by numerous enterprise clients in the storage, healthcare, fitness, retail, and security industries. MetTel also secured the Silver Stevie Award for Customer Service Team of the Year for its New Customer Assurance Program. This program reshaped customer support from reactive issue resolution to proactive advocacy. Noteworthy outcomes include a 73% reduction in complex issues, a dramatic improvement in average response time, and $5.8 million in incremental revenue contributed to by enhanced customer retention and satisfaction. Read the full details here. About MetTel A leading provider of digital transformation and communications solutions for enterprise and government clients, MetTel has been recognized as a Leader or Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last six consecutive years. With award-winning solutions, a global footprint, and deep expertise in network modernization, MetTel enables organizations to connect, grow, and thrive in an increasingly digital world. For more information visit mettel.net, follow us on X (@OneMetTel) and LinkedIn, or call us directly at (877) 963-8663. MetTel. Connect Smarter(TM). SOURCE Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC