Rappahannock Officials Question Verizon Plan to Retire Copper Landline Service
Rappahannock County officials object to Verizon’s plan to retire parts of its copper landline network, after residents raised fears they could lose a reliable communications option in areas with weak cellular service and limited broadband. Verizon says customers won’t lose copper if no suitable replacement is available, while the company seeks FCC permission to discontinue copper service in Virginia and eight other states.