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Sixty Million for Landline Reliability | Parkersburg News
West Virginia’s Public Service Commission has approved a $60 million plan tied to the Verizon-Frontier merger, earmarked to keep aging copper landline networks reliable. Approved in 2025, the escrow fund requires Verizon to use the money for infrastructure upgrades, with strict oversight to ensure funds are spent as intended. While staff can review and suggest projects, final approval for any disbursement rests solely with the commission — making this a critical safeguard for maintaining dependable phone service across the state as technology evolves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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