Chuck Schumer: “While Rochester families deal with the impacts of a trade war he started, President Trump is playing games with a map.”

As Verizon moves to transition away from copper landlines, Upstate New Yorkers are concerned about losing a vital connection.

Verizon must guarantee that this transition will not mean higher costs—especially for seniors, residents on fixed incomes, or small businesses.

The ongoing war has caused a humanitarian crisis and damage to critical civilian infrastructure that has left many with limited or no access to heat, electricity or medical services.

Copper landlines have been essential for rural and senior citizens to stay connected and access help.