I found an alarmist email from a provider that I have not fact checked that states-
The FCC has issued Order 10-72A1 that mandates that all POTS Lines in the USA be replaced with an alternative service by August 2, 2022. Brandon Svec > On Feb 16, 2022, at 6:16 PM, Brandon Svec <bs...@teamonesolutions.com> wrote: > > Telcos have been trying/begging/warning of discontinuing copper for many > years. Maybe the political and regulatory environment is currently allowing > them to get on with it in some areas? > > I don’t think there is an FCC rule requiring the fiber as much as allowing > the removal of copper. > > Brandon Svec > > >>> On Feb 16, 2022, at 6:01 PM, Martin Hannigan <hanni...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >> >> NANOG'ers; >> >> At least in Boston, commercial property owners are receiving notices that >> 'copper lines are being removed per FCC rules' and replaced with fiber. The >> property owner, not the network operators (or users of unbundled elements if >> that's even still a thing) are being presented with an agreement that >> acknowledges the removal, authorizes the fiber installation and provides for >> a minor oversight of the design. It suggests that no costs are involved in >> terms of hosting equipment. No power reimbursement. No rent for spaces used. >> >> There is an ominous paragraph in the letter that says if the property owner >> doesn't comply that tenants will lose all services including elevator >> phones, alarms, voice, internet and any copper/ds0 originated services. They >> didn't say 911, but that would go without saying. >> >> Has anyone heard of this? >> What FCC rule requires this? >> >> Thanks for any insights. >> >> Warm regards, >> >> Martin
