said by Imathrowaway :You do understand that FiOS can do copper loop replacement, right? Like, not "digital voice", but deliver a circuit switched, landline loop over fiber, right?
The implication that the PSTN is incompatible with fiber is largely a load of crap. As is their forcing FiOS customers to switch to that - this is a recent development; they've run individual users over fiber right onto the POTS switches since FiOS first came out.
Then what is the complaint, that they are being forced on VoIP instead of a circuit switched voice product delivered over fiber?
There should be a transition period, heavily advertised, and worked through with all the various stakeholders, but just like AMPS eventually died, circuit switched voice will go away. They can't be expected to keep up old analog technology just for alarm companies to never upgrade their equipment.
That said, wireless should never be acceptable as a replacement, and broadband should be added to universal service requirements.