copper
Twenty-one States Push to Scrap Carrier-of-Last-Resort Laws
Telecom leaders call mandates to maintain copper a barrier to next-gen broadband.
FCC
Carr Unveils FCC’s ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ Initiative
FCC Chair’s deregulatory blitz likely to target media ownership, copper decommissioning rules
Fiber
Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders
Copper theft has evolved beyond petty crime into organized operations.
Public Safety
NARUC Wants Copper Theft Federally Criminalized
Group says stricter penalties needed to modernize communications protection.
Fiber
AT&T Copper Retirement Plan Would Undercut Universal Service, CWA Warns
The telecom giant will not offer fiber to many copper customers, potentially jeopardizing broadband access.
Public Safety
Fort Worth Sees Big Surge in Copper Theft from AT&T's Network
Criminals are targeting a critical piece of broadband infrastructure.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 26, 2025 - Copper Theft and Broadband Vandalism
Increasing copper prices and gaps in regulations also contribute to the problem.
Public Safety
O’Rielly Wants Federal Law to Target Copper Theft
Former GOP FCC Commissioner says we need steeper federal penalties.
White Paper
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft and Vandalism
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Fiber, Fixed Wireless Connections Rose in 2023: FCC Marketplace Report
The biannual report detailed the agency's latest national subscriber figures.
Public Safety
Telecom Industry Summit Puts Focus on Harms from Copper Theft
Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.
CPUC
California Residents Concerned About AT&T Request to Phase Out Landline Service
Nearly 4,000 California residents have expressed that their landline connection frequently acts as their sole means of communication.
