Fixed wireless telephone device

Methods and apparatus for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service are revealed. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that has an interface with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides a telephone service for a common telephone, a handset, or other communications device, based on POTS. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and / or for verification before use to ensure that the wireless device remains in a planned fixed location.