Verizon hopes to cut access to landline service for approximately 20,000 customers from the Twin Cities metro north to the Canadian border.
Locations in Embarrass, Babbitt, Brimson, Hoyt Lakes and Aurora are among the 163 wire centers where landlines could face service interruptions as early as November.
Customers will retain their phone numbers. Verizon offers fiber optic lines or wireless service as a replacement for lost landlines. The company also intends to provide battery backup capabilities to maintain customer coverage during power outages…