From POTS replacement before the copper sunset to E-Rate eligible broadband and CIPA-compliant cybersecurity, Axis Point Advisors helps K-12 districts build the technology foundation that modern education demands.
POTS lines are being retired across the country. School fire alarm panels, elevator phones, emergency call boxes, and administrative phone systems still running on copper have a deadline. Districts that have not started planning a migration are already behind.
One-to-one device programs, video streaming, cloud-based learning platforms, and administrative applications all compete for the same network. Most K-12 networks were not designed for the demand they face today, and the symptoms show up in class every day.
Ransomware attacks on K-12 districts have increased every year. Schools hold sensitive student data, operate with limited IT staff, and run legacy systems that have not been patched in years. That combination makes them an attractive target for attacks that shut down operations entirely.
We identify every POTS-dependent device on campus, map a replacement path for each one, and manage the transition before your carrier discontinues service. Fire alarm panels, intercoms, elevators, fax lines, and legacy phone systems all get a modern path forward that meets code and keeps operations running.
We work within the E-Rate program to source broadband, fiber, and wide-area network services that qualify for reimbursement. That means more bandwidth for less out-of-pocket spend, and a network that can support your current and future device count without throttling classroom performance.
CIPA compliance requires content filtering for student devices. We go further, layering DNS security, endpoint protection, network segmentation, and incident response planning into a program that protects student data, satisfies FERPA and COPPA requirements, and gives your district defensible documentation for audits.
Modern schools need controlled access at every entry point. We evaluate, source, and deploy card-based and credential-free access control systems that integrate with your existing video surveillance, give administrators real-time visibility into who is on campus, and create an auditable record for every entry event.
Student devices, staff laptops, classroom tech, and administrative systems all need their own network lanes. We design and deploy segmented wireless networks that keep student traffic isolated, prevent unauthorized access, and meet the density requirements that come with every student having a device in hand.
Many districts still run phone systems that require on-site maintenance, lack voicemail-to-email, and cannot support the remote and hybrid communication patterns that administrators, teachers, and families now expect. We migrate schools to cloud-based UCaaS platforms that reduce maintenance burden and cost while improving reliability.
Every copper-dependent device mapped, every migration path scoped, and every cutover managed so no alarm panel or emergency phone goes dark when carriers discontinue service.
E-Rate eligible services sourced and managed to maximize reimbursement, giving districts enterprise-grade connectivity at a fraction of the unsubsidized cost.
FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA requirements met with a defensible cybersecurity program that includes content filtering, network segmentation, and incident response documentation.
Administrators know who is on campus, every entry point is logged, and integration with video systems gives security personnel a complete operational picture.
The Telarus 2026-27 Technology Trends Report identifies K-12 as one of the highest-growth segments for managed connectivity and cybersecurity services, driven directly by the POTS sunset timeline and the expansion of one-to-one device programs. We understand E-Rate, we understand CIPA, and we bring a veteran-owned perspective that prioritizes accountability and mission outcomes over vendor margins.
We will audit your current POTS exposure, E-Rate eligibility, network capacity, and cybersecurity posture and return a prioritized action plan at no cost.
Whether your priority is replacing POTS lines before the sunset deadline, expanding bandwidth for one-to-one programs, or strengthening cybersecurity, we bring the expertise to move from planning to execution.