Verizon Announces End of Landline Coverage Pending FCC Approval

Verizon has asked the FCC for permission to shut down traditional copper-line telephone service in certain US regions. The company is migrating customers to fiber and wireless services, preserving numbers and offering alternatives where available.

• Shutdown will affect certain regions where alternatives exist
• Customers will be able to keep existing numbers
• Old copper networks are costly to maintain and outdated
• Rural areas may face replacement issues