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Elevator emergency phonesThe complete job. Zero up-front cost.

TELMOVE connects, programs, tests, verifies and monitors your elevator emergency phones, using your existing wiring and existing elevator phone. One locked price per line, no surcharges, no hidden fees. We also replace lines for parking, ATM and hallway call boxes.

ElevatorsParkingATMHallway call boxesPOTS replacement

Copper phone lines are being retired, and an elevator phone that cannot reach help is a failed inspection waiting to happen. Many providers ship a box and leave the rest to you. TELMOVE does the complete job and stays responsible for it.

The complete job

01ConnectEach elevator on its existing wiring and existing emergency phone.
02ProgramYour existing elevator phone, set up for the TELMOVE line.
03Test & verifyWith the emergency call center, to verify the location for dispatch.
04MonitorEvery line is monitored in the TELMOVE portal.
05Remote testingWe can call into and out of the elevator for testing and maintenance.
06Call recordsAll call records for the previous 6 months, provided on request.

Simple monthly pricing

Elevator phone line

$59.99

per line / month + tax

The complete job, using your existing internet. No up-front cost.

Cellular internet (optional)

+$59.99

per location / month + tax

One connection covers the building: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 or 48 lines.

Defective phone? Replaced.

$49.99

per month + tax

A new TECS-A+ elevator phone, no up-front cost, full parts and labor warranty.

Local sales tax only. No other surcharges or fees.

Monthly examples

ElevatorsLine onlyLine + cellularLine + phone replacementAll three
1$59.99$119.98$109.98$169.97
2$119.98$179.97$219.96$279.95
4$239.96$299.95$439.92$499.91
8$479.92$539.91$879.84$939.83

Monthly, plus local sales tax. One cellular connection per location.

TECS-A+ elevator emergency phone

Front view of the red TELMOVE TECS-A+ faceplate: HELP in raised letters, Braille, PUSH button area, call connected indicator and EMERGENCY PHONE text

The TELMOVE Emergency Call System TECS-A+ is our own line-powered, hands-free elevator emergency phone, designed for buildings whose existing phone is defective or past its life.

  • Line-powered: no external power supply
  • Auto-dials up to 4 stored numbers in sequence
  • Four 15-second voice messages for location ID
  • LED blinks while dialing, stays solid when answered
  • Hands-free speakerphone with mic-gain and volume trimmers
  • Raised text, Grade 2 Braille and illuminated HELP button
  • Single 10-pin pluggable terminal for all field wiring

How it works

1. Press HELPThe illuminated button starts the call and the LED blinks.
2. Auto-dialUp to 4 stored numbers, tried in order until one answers.
3. Location messageA recorded location ID plays. Pressing * replays it.
4. Two-way talkThe LED stays solid when answered. Pressing # ends the call.

Preliminary specifications

ModelTELMOVE Emergency Call System TECS-A+
PowerTelephone line powered; no external supply
Line interfaceAnalog loop start (2-wire); ATA FXS port or analog line
Stored numbersUp to 4, dialed in sequence
Voice messages4 × 15 seconds
Remote controlDTMF: * replays message, # hangs up (also *5 replay, ## or #7 hang up)
IndicatorLED: blinking = dialing, solid = answered
Activation19 mm illuminated HELP button
Terminal10-pin pluggable screw terminal, 5.08 mm pitch
Board / enclosure68 × 92 mm board; fits a 115 × 85 × 35 mm surface box
CompatibilityDesigned for the Grandstream HT801, HT802, HT814 and HT818 ATAs provided with TELMOVE line service
StandardsDesigned to meet ASME A17.1 and ADA requirements*; FCC Part 68 registration planned

All specifications are preliminary and subject to change. TECS-A+ is in the prototype stage.

For elevator contractors. Partner with TELMOVE on referrals and installs, or buy TECS-A+ for your own jobs. Call (800) TEL-MOVE for contractor pricing and demo units.

Other emergency call boxes

The same service covers parking structure, ATM, gate and hallway emergency phones and call boxes. If it needs a dial tone and it has to work in an emergency, we can connect it, test it and monitor it.

Terms

$59.99 per line per month and $49.99 per month for TECS-A+ replacement, plus local sales tax; no other surcharges or fees. No up-front cost for equipment or installation. 60-month minimum term with the price locked for the term; agreements auto-renew for consecutive 60-month terms at the same price. Customer may opt out of auto-renewal at any time in months 1–59; opting out ends the price lock, and after the initial 60 months service continues month-to-month at TELMOVE's then-current price, which may change. Optional cellular internet is $59.99 per location per month plus tax. Compliance, inspection and penalty outcomes depend on the building, its equipment and the authority having jurisdiction and cannot be guaranteed.

* TECS-A+ is designed to support ASME A17.1 and ADA emergency communication requirements, including two-way voice communication and visual call acknowledgment. Code compliance depends on the applicable code edition, installation, and approval by the authority having jurisdiction. TECS-A+ is not yet FCC Part 68 registered; registration is planned. Grandstream and model names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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