Verizon to End Legacy Services in Areas Across 6 States, New England [telecom]

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Written by Edward Gately

In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Verizon said given the low numbers of subscribers and high costs of supporting the services, it plans to grandfather the services on or after Jan. 31, 2018, in the specified wire centers. At that time, no new customers will be added, but existing customers will be permitted to continue to submit orders for moves, adds and changes.

It then plans to stop permitting or accepting orders for moves, adds or changes on or after July 17, 2018, and will discontinue the services entirely on or after Dec. 31, 2018.