Verizon tells the FCC it wants to retire copper-based landlines in over a dozen US states, but consumers in rural and remote areas fear they're losing a reliable communication service.

(WETM) – Verizon announced it is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow it to end its copper landline service to customers. Verizon has stated on its website and to its users that ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 – Some local governments and state telecom regulators are concerned about Verizon’s plan to retire some of its copper infrastructure. Counties and agencies in Virginia and ...

Facing a statewide move from Verizon to phase out copper wire landlines, concerned citizens showed up to a Wednesday town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va.-10th, to voice their ...

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Verizon will sell the iPhone 18 Pro with a yearly upgrade option and no trade-in needed, on a Simplicity Pro plan Verizon puts at $80 a month with Auto Pay plus switcher discounts, before taxes and… ...