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Verizon and AT&T plan to phase out copper landline services

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What happened

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Verizon is seeking federal regulatory permission to discontinue traditional copper-based landline service in parts of New Jersey and eight other states. Verizon states that the copper network is expensive to maintain, difficult to repair, and obsolete. AT&T has previously stated its intention to eliminate all copper-based landline service by 2029, while Verizon plans to begin its discontinuation process in 2027.

From nj1015.com

Why it matters

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The shift involves major telecommunications providers moving away from legacy infrastructure. Verizon claims the copper network is costly to maintain, which affects its operational costs. This transition could increase demand for fiber-optic cable and connectivity products from suppliers like Corning.

From nj1015.com

Who's involved

  • AT&THas previously stated its intention to eliminate all copper-based landline service by 2029.
  • VerizonIs seeking permission to discontinue traditional copper-based landline service in multiple states.
  • New JerseyIs a state where Verizon is seeking to discontinue copper landline service.
  • CorningIs a supplier of fiber-optic cable and connectivity products to Verizon.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • VerizonSpeculative

    Might see operational cost reduction and network modernization via digital shift.

  • CorningSpeculative

    Could see supply chain demand increase due to copper network replacement with fiber.

How it developed

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  1. Schumer objects to Verizon's plan to eliminate copper service.1 source
  2. Both AT&T and Verizon plan to phase out copper landlines, starting with Verizon's push in New Jersey.1 source

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