Copper phone line retirement in Fairbanks, AK
ACS of Fairbanks, which serves the Fairbanks exchange, has filed with the FCC to retire copper phone service in portions of Alaska, as of July 31, 2025.
The filing covers parts of Alaska and doesn't list addresses, so your line may or may not be included. ACS of Fairbanks has to notify customers before it changes their service.
Or call 623-307-5548
What has been filed
ACS of Fairbanks has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering copper phone service (legacy voice) in portions of Alaska, as of July 31, 2025.
FCC docket 25-199 · covers portions of the state
Areas served by the Fairbanks exchange
Besides Fairbanks, the exchange serves Aurora, College, Fairbanks Creek, Fish Creek, Fox, Hamilton Acres, Salchaket Slough and Slaterville.
ZIP codes: 99709, 99725, 99775. Exchange boundaries don't follow ZIP codes exactly, so check your phone number to be sure.
What usually runs on these lines
- Fire alarm and security panels that dial out
- Elevator emergency phones
- Fax machines
- Gate and call boxes
- Card terminals and ATMs
- Main business lines and phone systems
Get a plan for your lines in Fairbanks
Tell us what runs on your ACS of Fairbanks lines. We'll tell you which are affected and what we'd replace them with: business VoIP for phones and fax, and Ooma AirDial for alarm panels, elevator phones and other equipment. No obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 623-307-5548.
Based on public FCC filings and telephone exchange data, updated as new filings appear. Not legal or regulatory advice.