ISPs Want to Continue to Discontinue Copper Service
The FCC approved Verizon’s request to discontinue legacy service later this year across eight states. AT&T and Fidium are also asking.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2026 – Copper retirement efforts from major ISPs are continuing apace.
In recent weeks AT&T, Fidium, and Verizon have each been asking the Federal Communications Commission to discontinue legacy services in areas across the U.S.
