Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen
Discontinuation of landline telephone service
Summary
Irene Weiser updated colleagues that Verizon and Frontier are moving to end landline service statewide, pushing people toward internet-based phones that fail during power outages and require 911 registration.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
The telephone companies pursuing fiber-based service.
⚠️Who could be affected
Rural residents, seniors, and anyone dependent on landlines during power outages.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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