Final notice: Important message about alarm communications

January 18, 2008

We are entering a new era of technology, where traditional communication methods are being replaced by more efficient, economical and useful methods that offer users numerous benefits. In the alarm industry, security system manufacturers have traditionally relied upon analog wireless networks to deliver alarm signals from the home to the appropriate central station. This network was used because it was the most reliable and economical signal delivery method available. Since the advent of the digital wireless network, however, it has become the primary method of signal transmission by cellular carriers. In response, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that wireless carriers will no longer be required to support the analog wireless network after February 18, 2008. 

To ensure that your customers alarm system continues to function optimally and without interruption, you will need to upgrade your current analog network based radios and cell backup devices with a new digital network version radio or cell phone communicator prior to 2/18/2008.

Most manufacturers have new digital products available for replacement of the analog devices. You will need to contact the manufacturers to find out what models you will need to replace existing analog devices at your customers sites and rest assured AlarmWatch Inc. can support all of the new devices available.

Thank you for your business and your support.  We look forward to working with you to deploy the best new communications product for you and your customers.

If you have any questions, email Dealer Services or call ext. 157.