Re: LEC copper removal from commercial properties

[sronan () ronan-online com]

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 <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