Copper phone line retirement in Langdon, ND
CenturyLink (Lumen), which serves the Langdon exchange, has filed with the FCC to retire copper phone service in portions of North Dakota, as of October 6, 2025.
The filing covers parts of North Dakota and doesn't list addresses, so your line may or may not be included. CenturyLink (Lumen) has to notify customers before it changes their service.
What has been filed
CenturyLink (Lumen) has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering legacy voice service in portions of North Dakota, as of October 6, 2025.
FCC docket 25-242 · covers portions of the state
Areas served by the Langdon exchange
Besides Langdon, the exchange serves Dresden, Loma, Maida and Mount Carmel.
ZIP codes: 58249. 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
What to do
Send us a photo of a recent CenturyLink or Lumen bill. We'll tell you which lines 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.
Nearby areas
- Wales, ND · CenturyLink (Lumen)
- Milton, ND · CenturyLink (Lumen)
- Munich, ND · CenturyLink (Lumen)
- Walhalla, ND · CenturyLink (Lumen)
- Sarles, ND · CenturyLink (Lumen)
- Rock Lake, ND · CenturyLink (Lumen)
Based on public FCC filings and telephone exchange data, updated as new filings appear. Not legal or regulatory advice.