Verizon Backing Off Copper Wire Phone Line Production and Support

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If you are a voice copper customer and you call in with trouble on your line, when we go out to repair that we are actually moving you to the FiOS product. We are not repairing copper anymore."- Fran Shammo, Verizon's executive vice-president and chief financial officer

As telecommunications evolve, Verizon has officially declared the end of its copper wire phone lines in areas where FiOS, its fiber-optic network, is available. This shift is part of Verizon's broader strategy to transition customers from outdated copper lines to more reliable and efficient fiber connections.

Why the change? Copper lines, once the backbone of telecommunication, are increasingly seen as costly to maintain, with failure rates two to three times higher than fiber. By moving customers to FiOS, Verizon not only reduces maintenance costs but also opens up opportunities to upsell services like high-speed internet and video.

However, this transition isn't just about service upgrades—it's also about profitability. Verizon has made it clear that their focus is on increasing profit margins by prioritizing fiber networks and their 4G LTE wireless platform, both of which offer higher returns compared to traditional copper lines.

For businesses and consumers, this means more reliable service, but it also signals a shift in how telecom companies are prioritizing their investments. As Verizon pushes forward with these changes, customers can expect a continued emphasis on bundled services and premium pricing, particularly as copper networks are phased out.

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