A recent article by WKDZ 106.5 FM discusses Trigg County officials’ opposition to AT&T’s plan to phase out copper landlines and transition to newer technologies. The piece quotes ICLE’s analysis on the high costs and maintenance challenges of legacy copper networks, while highlighting concerns about reliability and public safety in rural areas with limited cellular coverage. Read the full piece here.
According to the International Center for Law & Economics, repairing a copper line in rural Trigg County often requires a technician to drive long distances for a single household. These “truck rolls” can cost the company hundreds of dollars per visit—often more than a customer pays for an entire year of service.
