Why landline-dependent security systems are becoming a serious risk for Northern California properties
Landlines are disappearing. Your alarm must adapt.
What’s Happening to Landline Alarm Systems?
Across Northern California, traditional copper landlines are quietly being retired. Major carriers are actively shutting down aging infrastructure and replacing it with digital and cellular networks.
While this transition improves modern communications, it creates a serious and often hidden risk for homes and businesses still relying on landlines for alarm system communication.
If your security system depends on a traditional phone line, it may already be vulnerable.
Why Landline-Based Alarm Systems Are No Longer Reliable
Landline alarm systems rely on outdated technology that was never designed for today’s security demands.
Key issues include:
- Copper lines are expensive to maintain and increasingly unsupported
- Physical phone lines are vulnerable to weather damage and outages
- Alarm signals may fail to reach monitoring centers as infrastructure is retired
- Systems can appear operational even when communication has failed
As providers complete their copper switch-off, properties may be left unprotected without any obvious warning signs.
How Cellular Alarm Communication Solves the Problem
Cellular alarm communication replaces fragile phone lines with dedicated wireless networks designed for reliability.
Benefits include:
- Uses cellular networks instead of physical landlines
- Continues transmitting alarms during internet outages
- Provides faster and more reliable signal delivery
- Many systems can switch between carriers automatically
- Adds redundancy that landlines cannot provide
For property owners, this shift is not optional. It is a necessary upgrade to maintain reliable protection.
Professional Alarm System Upgrades by First Solutions Inc.
First Solutions Inc.
helps residential and commercial clients modernize their security systems with cellular and network-based alarm communication solutions designed for reliability, compliance, and long-term peace of mind.
In addition to alarm communication upgrades, First Solutions Inc. offers:
- Designing custom security solutions tailored to individual needs
- Providing residential security systems
- Delivering commercial security solutions for properties of all sizes
- Installing and servicing access control systems and keyless entry solutions
- Designing, installing, and servicing fire alarm systems and security alarm systems
- Providing professional fire and security alarm monitoring services
- Designing and installing video surveillance and CCTV systems
Designing and installing computer and network cabling systems, including:
- Fiber optic cabling
- Category 5e cabling
- Category 6 cabling
- Providing TV installation and home entertainment system installation for residential and commercial environments
First Solutions Inc. proudly serves Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County, and all of Northern California, including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Rocklin, Arden-Arcade, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Vineyard, Carmichael, Antelope, North Highlands, Florin, Fair Oaks, Rio Linda, Elverta, and El Dorado Hills.
If you are unsure how your alarm system communicates, now is the time to find out.
📞 Call First Solutions Inc. at (916) 649-0479
Here Are Some Other Questions That We're Frequently Asked:
Q: Are landline alarm systems being phased out?
A: Yes. Major carriers are retiring copper landlines, with many regions completing the transition between 2025 and 2029.
Q: Will my alarm stop working when landlines are removed?
A: If your system relies on a traditional phone line, alarm signals may fail once the line is disabled or degraded.
Q: Is cellular alarm monitoring more reliable than internet-based systems?
A: Yes. Cellular systems do not rely on local internet service and continue to communicate during most outages.
Q: Can my existing alarm system be upgraded?
A: In many cases, yes. Existing panels can often be upgraded with cellular or dual-path communicators.
Q: Do cellular alarm systems work during power outages?
A: Yes. Cellular communicators use backup power and independent networks to continue sending signals.
Q: Does First Solutions handle both residential and commercial systems?
A: Yes. First Solutions Inc. provides tailored solutions for homes, businesses, and large commercial properties.
