Verizon retires copper lines, steering customers to fiber or wireless by November

Verizon says it will replace copper-based landlines with fiber or wireless options and discontinue copper service by the end of November, with FCC approval still pending. In rural areas lacking fiber, continued service will be provided until FCC‑approved equipment can be deployed, while regulators and local officials anticipate impacts on seniors and households that rely on landlines. The decision signals a broader shift away from traditional copper networks to modern alternatives.