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Verizon wants to hang up on landlines, but some customers aren’t so sure

Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL

With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.

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Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM · 1 min read
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Verizon wants to hang up on landlines, but some customers aren’t so sure — Decatur Community news

Accelerating the death of the traditional landline is a rule change this spring from the FCC.

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