Exploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landlines in Rural Healthcare Facilities

Exploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landlines in Rural Healthcare Facilities

June 27, 2025 · 32 min

About this episode

Michael discusses the transition from copper-based landlines to digital systems in rural healthcare with Max Silber from MetTel.

In this episode, Michael chats with Max Silber, Vice President of Mobility and IoT at MetTel. Together, they discuss connectivity and the role copper-based landlines play in rural hospitals; how rural healthcare facilities can transition to digital systems, even with limited costs and resources; challenges that rural organizations could face when transitioning to digital; how MetTel helps those organizations make successful transitions to digital; and much more .

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