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Wilmington, NC: 18 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.

15ZIP codes already past their shutoff date
0ZIP codes reaching their date within 6 months
18ZIP codes on a carrier list
7communities affected
ZIPCityCarrier & changeEarliest dateTiming
28421Atkinson
Pender County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Jun 30, 2026Eligible now
28401Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28402Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28403Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28404Wilmington
Brunswick County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28405Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28406Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28407Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28408Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28409Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28410Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28411Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28412Wilmington
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28480Wrightsville Beach
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 12, 2026Eligible now
28420Ash
Brunswick County
AT&T
Copper retirement
Oct 8, 2026Eligible now
28425Burgaw
Pender County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 1, 20276–12 mo
28428Carolina Beach
New Hanover County
AT&T
POTS service discontinuance
Sep 1, 20276–12 mo
28465Oak Island
Brunswick 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.