Schumer, Riley Challenge Verizon Plan to Upgrade Upstate Copper Phones to Fiber, Wireless

Schumer demands Verizon protect rural customers in planned end to traditional telephone lines

As Verizon continues with its plan to remove copper telephone lines across New York and replace customer connections with fiber-optic or cellular alternatives, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., is asking the major utility company to make sure all New…

Schumer, Riley challenge Verizon plan to upgrade upstate copper phones to fiber, wireless

New York lawmakers Chuck Schumer and Josh Riley have urged Verizon Communications Inc. to ensure that seniors and rural businesses remain protected and connected as the company seeks to replace traditional copper-wire telephone lines with wireless or fiber-optic technology.

Schumer gives Verizon static over plan to end copper-wired landline telephone service

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has joined a chorus of other officials objecting to Verizon’s plan to eliminate copper-wired landline telephone service.

Oswego County TodayAs Verizon Proposes Transition Away From Copper Landlines, Schumer Demands Transparency, No Cost Hikes, And Reliable Service For Rural New Yorkers

Schumer Says Alternative Equipment Must Provide Reliable Emergency Service & 911 Access During Power Outages, Especially For Residents In Rural Communities With Limited Connectivity   Schumer To Verizon: Landlines Are Lifelines As Verizon transitions away from copper-wire landlines, generating widespread confusion and concern for many New Yorkers, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today called…