Verizon Communications (VZ) Seeks FCC Signoff To End Copper Landlines As Review Widens

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has asked the FCC for permission to phase out copper-based POTS landline service in parts of its footprint. The filing has sparked concern among seniors and rural residents who rely on traditional copper lines for basic voice and emergency calls. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging the FCC to extend its review timeline and scrutinize the impact on vulnerable customers. Verizon's push to discontinue copper landlines should not be your only reference...