Offering More Value to Your Clients
Accountants are often the first to spot recurring costs that quietly drain a client’s operating budget. One of the most overlooked of these expenses is the legacy phone line supporting an elevator’s emergency communication system. For decades, building owners simply accepted the monthly bill as the cost of doing business. Today, with copper lines rapidly being retired and POTS pricing climbing, that cost has become a financial liability.
At Destra Business Services, we help accountants guide their clients toward a modern, compliant, and substantially more affordable option: cellular elevator phone service using our Mobile Connect 2 platform. It is a direct way to reduce overhead without compromising safety or code compliance.
Why This Matters to Your Clients’ Bottom Line
Most property owners, especially those with older buildings, continue to rely on a standard telephone company POTS line for required elevator emergency communication. These lines now commonly range from $70 to $150 per month each, depending on the carrier and region. Larger properties or multi-elevator sites multiply that cost several times over.
Telecom providers have little incentive to stabilize pricing as copper infrastructure is phased out. In fact, many are raising rates to encourage migration to their own VoIP products. This creates an opportunity for accountants to step in and offer a better alternative.
By transitioning to a dedicated cellular elevator phone connection, your clients can:
• Cut their monthly bill by 30–60%
• Avoid unexpected telecom rate hikes
• Eliminate costly service calls due to aging copper lines
• Protect themselves from outages and theft associated with exposed phone wiring
The savings are immediate and measurable, and they compound month after month. Try our Savings Calculator to see how much your clients can save.
A Reliable, Code-Compliant Alternative
Our Mobile Connect 2 system replaces the traditional copper line with a dedicated cellular gateway specifically designed for emergency elevator communication. It is not a consumer cell phone, and it is not a VoIP adapter. Instead, it provides:
• ADA-compliant emergency connectivity
• Full compatibility with existing elevator phones
• Independent operation during power failures via battery backup
• Faster installation with no building-wide rewiring
• Reliable service even in areas where copper has deteriorated or been removed
Importantly, cellular is accepted by all major jurisdictions and inspectors as a compliant communication method for elevator emergency service. For accountants, this means you can confidently recommend the switch without exposing your clients to compliance risk.
Identifying Clients Who Will Benefit Most
You know your clients’ financial patterns better than anyone. The ideal candidates for a cellular elevator phone conversion often include:
• Hotels, motels, and multi-unit residential buildings
• Older commercial properties still using legacy telecom services
• Owners receiving escalating POTS bills or repeated service fees
• Clients who have experienced copper wire theft
• Clients preparing for modernization or inspection cycles
A quick look at their monthly telecom spend will reveal whether they are paying above the industry average. In many cases, even a single elevator phone line makes cellular conversion worthwhile.
Installation Is Simple, Fast, and Non-Disruptive
As accountants, you do not need to manage the technical details—we take care of the entire process:
Why Accountants Recommend Destra Business Services
Accountants and financial advisors regularly refer their clients to us because we bring:
• Transparent pricing with no surprise fees
• Month-to-month service options
• Full support for property managers and maintenance teams
• Documentation to help your clients track savings
• A dependable, purpose-built solution backed by professionals who specialize in this field
Our service is not a generic cell plan; it is a targeted emergency communication solution built to support safety systems 24/7.
A Straightforward Way to Demonstrate Value to Your Clients
Reliable Elevator Phone Service
Advanced Cellular Infrastructure
Works with all phone equipment
When you advise clients on cost-reduction strategies, the goal is always the same: reduce expenses without compromising operations. A cellular elevator phone conversion checks all the right boxes. It is predictable, safe, and aligned with the financial realities of today’s telecom landscape.
Your clients depend on you to watch their bottom line. We are here to make that job easier.
If you would like more information, a printable cost-comparison sheet, or help evaluating a specific client’s elevator phone expenses, Destra Business Services is ready to assist. Together, we can help building owners move away from outdated copper infrastructure and step into a more efficient, modern system—while saving meaningful dollars every month.
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