Verizon seeks FCC permission to retire copper in 8 markets, emphasizes call to revise processes

Verizon has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to retire copper in eight Northeast markets (Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland and Delaware), marking another step in the company’s migration of its customer base to fiber-based technology. Verizon said if these are approved the switchover will take effect on or after February 28, 2018.