New York Telecom Group Backs FCC Push to Retire Copper Networks
Industry groups say outdated infrastructure is costly, vulnerable, and slows broadband investment.
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 – New York state broadband providers want help getting rid of outdated copper networks in the age of fiber.
In a letter to the FCC, the New York State Telecommunications Association urged the agency to move forward with plans to ease the retirement of legacy copper networks, arguing the shift is necessary to accelerate broadband investment and improve network reliability.
In a filing with the FCC, the New York State Telecommunications Association said maintaining aging copper systems has become a financial and operational burden for providers, diverting resources away from modern fiber deployment.
