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Copper phone line retirement in West Branch, IA

West Liberty Tel has filed with the FCC to retire copper phone service in part of the West Branch exchange (the Springdale wire center), as of April 20, 2026.

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What has been filed

  • West Liberty Tel has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering legacy voice service in part of this area (the Springdale wire center), as of April 20, 2026.

    FCC docket 26-55 · names the Springdale wire center

Areas served by the West Branch exchange

Besides West Branch, the exchange serves Downey and Springdale.

ZIP codes: 52358. 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 West Branch

Tell us what runs on your West Liberty Tel 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.

What are your lines used for? (check any)

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