Re: LEC copper removal from commercial properties

[Brandon Svec via NANOG <nanog () nanog org>]

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 <bsvec () 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 <hannigan () 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