Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on FCC Review of Verizon Copper Service Proposal

This press release from Representative Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) was published on 2026-09-28 and titled "Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on FCC Review of Verizon Copper Service Proposal".

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on FCC Review of Verizon Copper Service Proposal

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew welcomed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to prevent Verizon's application to discontinue copper-based telephone service in portions of New Jersey from being automatically approved while the Commission conducts further review. Earlier this month, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urging the Commission to reject Verizon's proposal. "This is a good first step, and I appreciate Chairman Carr and the FCC for taking these concerns seriously," said Congressman Van Drew. "People across South Jersey reached out to us because they are genuinely worried about losing a service they still depend on, especially in rural areas where cell coverage is not always reliable. I will continue working with Chairman Carr and the FCC as they review this proposal, and I am still asking that it ultimately be rejected."