City of Nashua
Information Technology Department (603) 589-3300
Administrative Services Division Fax (603) 594-3434
229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060
To: Ms. Amy Girard
Purchasing Manager, City of Nashua
229 Main St
Nashua, NH 03061-2019
Date: August 3, 2022
Re: Granite Telecommunications - EPIK solution for POTS lines conversion
Ms. Girard,
There has been a recent push in the Telecomm industry to begin phasing out POTS lines (copper
phone lines) in the country. For entities like the City of Nashua who need to continue using this type
of service, there are a few options. One option is to continue using POTS lines and pay a premium
for the service (costs have recently doubled per line). Another option is to convert the lines to a
new technology called EPIK. The Information Technology Department has been researching the
latter option.
The attached 3-year contract from Granite Telecommunications, LLC will convert 74 POTS lines
located at 14 City buildings to this new technology. This will result in a cost savings of approximately
$2,500/month or $30,000/year. The phone numbers will remain the same and there will be no
installation cost.
The Information Technology Department is recommending proceeding with converting its POTS lines
with Granite Telecommunications, LLC for a monthly cost of $2586.30/month. Funding for this is
available in 120 Telecommunications, Telephone-Voice account 20.1.555 — 55109.
Sincerely,
Nick Miseirvitch
ClO, Information Technology
Cc: Kimberly Kleiner, Director of Administrative Services
