Shortly after I moved into my current place, I wanted to switch to the most basic copper-based landline service available, and I had to work through a series of

Shortly after I moved into my current place, I wanted to switch to the most basic copper-based landline service available, and I had to work through a series of six service reps and managers before someone would even acknowledge that such a plan was available. Since then, I get monthly mailings and quarterly phone calls from them strongly encouraging me to sign up for some fiber-based service. So far, I've resisted, but I fear this ruling may signal the beginning of the end of my inexpensive, reliable, phone line.