Dr. Weeks Comment: Once the telephone land lines are surrendered as per the efforts of the FCC, we become too vulnerable to communications interferences. Cell phone reception is not only non-reliable (“Can you hear me now?” ) but also, the entire web internet (voice over internet) and cell phone tower processes can be taken down by people in power in an instant. I use land lines. Think before you to the convenient thing.
The FCC will be discontinuing the Local Exchange, DSL and Voice service through landlines to the following places. Last day to comment is December 27th. Please pass along to people you know in these areas:
Affected Service(s) – local exchange, digital subscriber line and voice services
Service Area(s) – Affected locations in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Service Area(s) – Affected locations in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Authorized Date(s) – On or after January 9, 2017 for customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington; on or after January 19, 2017 for customers in Colorado, Indiana, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin; and on or after February 20, 2017 for customers in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and New Mexico.
This is the Full text: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2016/db1209/DA-16-1371A1.pdf
The deadline is December 27th but please begin submitting now!
Follow These Instructions to Make Comments:
1. Click on this link http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
2. Click on “Submit a Filing” Tab at the top of the page.
3. Click on “Express a Comment” (on top of the page) to just make a comment or “Standard Filing” to attach documents (one of which can be your comment).
4. Simply type in the Docket number into the “Proceedings” Field and make sure it is accurately displayed in the window, a drop down menu will appear choose Docket No: 16-399
Note: Make sure you click enter after you type in the Docket number and after you type in your name.
5. Fill out all required fields and click “Enter” or “Return” before you go to the next field.
6. Once all fields are filled out – click continue screen.
7. Review and submit.
8. Make sure you write down your confirmation # so that you can check on your effort.
Thank you for your help and support. If you have any questions email rolamasri@sbcglobal.net