Fiber
FCC Needs More Time to Look at Verizon Copper Retirement
Local governments and others had raised concerns about the availability of replacement services
Infrastructure
State Regulators Concerned About Verizon, Fidium Copper Retirement
AT&T met with FCC staff again urging the agency to overturn California’s carrier of last resort rules
Infrastructure
Fidium Breaking Ground on BEAD Work, Signing Hyperscaler Deals
The company is still aiming for 2 million fiber passings by the end of 2027
Fiber
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.
Maine
Vienna, Maine, Looks to Grow Fledgling Muni Network
Vienna, Maine's municipal fiber network signed up 240 households immediately but must reach 270 subscribers for viability while competing against incumbent ISPs' promotional offers.
