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cshenk

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:52:47 -0700 (PDT),
> wrote:
>
> > On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 7:28:32 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>
> >> If anybody is still charging for long distance, they need to be
> >> dumped. All companies are offering the same VoIP which includes
> >> unlimited local and long distance for $10/mo or less(*). The only
> >> thing that might be extra is any NEW copper phone lines which are
> >> already hooked up in Gary's place.
> >>
> > Here, copper wiring is no more. Everything now is digital and
> > copper wiring is no longer installed or even maintained.
>
> The Bells (and AT&T) have not shut down their copper services yet
> and are still required to maintain them for grandfathered
> neighborhoods in areas where they have no yet converted to fiber.
> Which is why Gary was paying $45/mo for phone. He doesn't have
> AT&T/Bell fiber options.
>

Pretty sure I don't either.