I learned last August that the FCC authorized telecommunications companies to phase out copper landlines (https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-grants-relief-outdated-burdensome-phone-industry -regulations). Use a phone service and switch to a phone service that uses the Internet. The measures affect vulnerable people in Kingman and state governments need to take action if the federal government fails to protect them.

The FCC order says that fixed-line service is costly to maintain and hinders migration to next-generation communications technologies. However, try to explain this to his million seniors in Arizona (https://www.communityphone.org/landline/az#landline-usage-statistics) who still rely on landline service. please give me.

Many seniors struggle with cell phone use and internet connections are often unstable. It is unimaginable to rely solely on such unreliable sources of communication. Moreover, if there is a power outage, you will not be able to access the Internet.

The FCC’s decision puts the interests of telecom giants ahead of the needs of rural areas, the elderly and those with poor internet connections. The Arizona Legislature must act responsibly and speak up for those most likely to be left out of this needless “advancement” effort.

Scotty McCall

Kingman