I believe that should be 19-72A1. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-19-72A1.pdf
Essentially, all services must be transitioned to fiber or wireless by August 2nd, 2022. Shane > On Feb 16, 2022, at 9:27 PM, Brandon Svec via NANOG <nanog@nanog.org> wrote: > > 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
