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Copper phone line retirement in Providence, RI

Verizon, which serves the Providence exchange, has filed with the FCC to retire copper phone service in portions of Rhode Island, on or after October 23, 2026.

The filing covers parts of Rhode Island and doesn't list addresses, so your line may or may not be included. Verizon has to notify customers before it changes their service.

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What has been filed

  • Verizon has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering home and business phone lines on the copper network (legacy voice service) in portions of Rhode Island, on or after October 23, 2026.

    FCC docket 26-227 · covers portions of the state

  • Verizon has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering business copper services: business lines, ISDN BRI, PBX trunks and foreign exchange lines in portions of Rhode Island, on or after October 23, 2026.

    FCC docket 26-228 · covers portions of the state

Areas served by the Providence exchange

Besides Providence, the exchange serves Cranston, East Providence, Edgewood, Elmwood, Johnston, North Providence, Olneyville, Phillipsdale, Riverside and Rumford.

ZIP codes: 02903, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02910, 02912, 02918, 02920. 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 Providence

Tell us what runs on your Verizon 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.

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Based on public FCC filings and telephone exchange data, updated as new filings appear. Not legal or regulatory advice.