Re: The reality is that it's happening now
That sounds like an ideal solution - just modify the router to include a POTS socket and end users/businesses can plug their existing kit into the router.
Only issue then will be if the power goes off, the router will die as will the POTS connectivity. So, maybe design the router to include a "small-ish" rechargeable battery to power the router to ensure the POTS line is still active. (Unless of course the master socket will still supply the voltage for the router/POTS interface).
If we can go from analogue 625-line TV to "digital TV" by way of plug-in adaptors (betwixt aerial socket and old style analogue TV) then I'm sure someone can design combination router/POTS hardware to resolve this...
Biting the hand that feeds IT
