https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vaco-joins-county-opposing-verizon-plan-to-discontinue-copper-based-landlinesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vaco-joins-county-opposing-verizon-plan-to-discontinue-copper-based-landlineshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vaco-joins-county-opposing-verizon-plan-to-discontinue-copper-based-landlines#u77625Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:56:06 +0000The Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) has joined a local county in opposing Verizon's plan to discontinue copper-based landlines. Verizon is currently seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sunset most of its copper landline infrastructure across the United States. The proposal has sparked concerns regarding connectivity and service reliability. While Verizon aims to move away from these legacy systems, the company cannot proceed with the phase-out until the FCC grants official permission.Why it mattersCopper landlines provide a traditional form of tele