Copper phone lines?

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by KauaiHiker

So the trend is for all phone providers to go more and more digital.

AT&T has stated by 2020 they want off of copper - it is only a matter of time.

From the article: "AT&T would like to have all its landline phone equipment turned off by 2020. Verizon's Maguire envisions a gradual phase-out, starting right now."

Big disconnect: Telcos abandon copper phone lines

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

AT&T has stated by 2020 they want off of copper - it is only a matter of time. From the article: "AT&T would like to have all its landline phone equipment turned off by 2020. Verizon's Maguire envisions a gradual phase-out, starting right now."

So I guess the Big Island might have another five years before they get around to us, eh?