Rockingham County residents question Verizon copper-to-fiber changes
Verizon is phasing out its copper phone network and moving customers to fiber and wireless services after notifying Rockingham County residents that traditional copper service will be discontinued. Residents worry the alternatives may not reach their homes, citing limited fiber extension. Verizon says letters don’t mean immediate disconnection and that copper won’t be cut if a suitable replacement isn’t available, with VoiceConnect offering 911 support and backup power.