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North carolina – small towns & rural: 35 ZIP codes losing copper

The earliest shutoff date in this area is Jun 30, 2026. Check your ZIP below, then plan the move for fire alarm, elevator, security, fax and POS lines.

25ZIP codes already past their shutoff date
9ZIP codes reaching their date within 6 months
35ZIP codes on a carrier list
33communities affected
ZIPCityCarrier & changeEarliest dateTiming
28343Gibson
Scotland County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Jun 30, 2026Eligible now
28733Fontana Dam
Graham County		AT&T, Verizon (Frontier)
POTS service discontinuance		Jun 30, 2026Eligible now
28086Kings Mountain
Cleveland County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28271Charlotte
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28340Fairmont
Robeson County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28777Spruce Pine
Mitchell County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
27522Creedmoor
Granville County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
27564Creedmoor
Granville County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28705Bakersville
Mitchell County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28713Bryson City
Swain County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28714Burnsville
Yancey County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28717Cashiers
Jackson County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28719Cherokee
Swain County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28723Cullowhee
Jackson County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28734Franklin
Macon County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28737Glenwood
McDowell County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28741Highlands
Macon County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28744Franklin
Macon County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28752Marion
McDowell County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28762Old Fort
McDowell County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28771Robbinsville
Graham County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28779Sylva
Jackson County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28901Andrews
Cherokee County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28904Hayesville
Clay County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28906Murphy
Cherokee County		Verizon (Frontier)
Copper retirement		Nov 6, 2026Eligible now
28019Caroleen
Rutherford County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28040Ellenboro
Rutherford County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28073Grover
Cleveland County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28090Lawndale
Cleveland County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28383Rowland
Robeson County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28456Riegelwood
Columbus County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28605Blowing Rock
Watauga County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28751Maggie Valley
Haywood County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Nov 15, 2026Within 6 mo
28043Forest City
Rutherford County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Jan 29, 2027Within 6 mo
28721Clyde
Haywood County		AT&T
POTS service discontinuance		Sep 1, 20276–12 mo

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Informational only. Listings come from FCC Section 214 notices, carrier copper-retirement notices and state utility commission filings, current as of Nov 9, 2026. Dates are "on or after" and can change. Confirm service at your address with your phone company.