AT&T has reported that its legacy copper network now supports only 1% of its total customer base. This milestone marks a significant step in the telecommunications carrier’s ongoing transition toward modern fiber-optic infrastructure.
The shift is part of a broader industry trend where major network operators are phasing out aging copper lines in favor of higher-capacity fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology. By migrating subscribers to fiber, carriers aim to reduce maintenance costs associated with maintaining legacy systems while providing faster and more reliable connectivity services.
The announcement underscores the progress of AT&T’s long-term infrastructure investment strategy, which prioritizes the expansion of its fiber footprint. As the company continues its fiber rollout, the decommissioning of legacy copper assets remains a central component of its effort to streamline network operations and improve service quality for its remaining customer base.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/att-copper-retirement-pushes-on-as-carrier-reveals-just-1-still-using-legacy-technology/
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