From Mashable · Alex Perry · · 50s
Verizon Ends Copper Landlines by Nov
Verizon seeks FCC approval to end copper landlines by November.
In brief
Verizon seeks FCC approval to end copper landlines by November. Verizon will phase out copper landlines for customers without wireless or fiber access by November, keeping numbers and emergency services. Originally reported by Mashable.
Quick answers
- Who Gets Landlines?
- Customers without wireless or fiber access can keep their landline service.
- What is the key takeaway from Verizon Ends Copper Landlines by Nov?
- Verizon will phase out copper landlines for customers without wireless or fiber access by November, keeping numbers and emergency services.
Verizon's Plan
Verizon wants FCC permission to stop copper landline service for most customers.
Who Gets Landlines?
Customers without wireless or fiber access can keep their landline service.
Timeline
FCC will respond by end of november with updates for affected customers.
Emergency Services
911 and emergency services will remain available during transition.
Physical Phones
Landline phones will work but no longer connect to old copper network.
What Happens Next
FCC approval expected by november 30 for nationwide change.
What to remember
Verizon will phase out copper landlines for customers without wireless or fiber access by November, keeping numbers and emergency services.
