AS VERIZON PROPOSES TRANSITION AWAY FROM COPPER LANDLINES, SCHUMER DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY, NO COST HIKES, AND RELIABLE SERVICE FOR RURAL NEW YORKERS
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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AS VERIZON PROPOSES TRANSITION AWAY FROM COPPER LANDLINES, SCHUMER DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY, NO COST HIKES, AND RELIABLE SERVICE FOR RURAL NEW YORKERS
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Schumer Seeks Assurances From Verizon That New Yorkers--Including Seniors, Residents On Fixed Incomes, and Small Businesses--Won't Face Higher Costs And Be Forced To Pa . . .
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AS VERIZON PROPOSES TRANSITION AWAY FROM COPPER LANDLINES, SCHUMER DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY, NO COST HIKES, AND RELIABLE SERVICE FOR RURAL NEW YORKERS
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Schumer Seeks Assurances From Verizon That New Yorkers--Including Seniors, Residents On Fixed Incomes, and Small Businesses--Won't Face Higher Costs And Be Forced To Pa . . .