Much of Virginia’s Sixth District is in areas without cellular service and faces extended weather-related outages, making copper-based landlines critical to ensure our community has a reliable way to reach emergency services. That’s why I sent a letter to FCC Chairman Carr urging him to review the proposed discontinuance of copper-based landlines. Read the full letter below.

Sep 21, 2026 · 5:13 PM UTC

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Far too little, far too late.
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Been without copper landline, in your district, for three years now. Where you been? Ben? Been as in has been sent home by Beth Macy come on Virginia vote blue. We can still save this.
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Many Northern Va and I would expect beach homes have elevators and land lines are the most reliable for the two way communication requirement.
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No need to spend BILLIONS on something Elon has already solved. Do you not have staff to help you with these things.... mashable.com/tech/starlink-l…

New project will bring phone service to remote U.S. areas with Starlink connections

The StarDial service will also allow phone service in RVs and on boats.

mashable.com
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Replying to @RepBenCline
Seems like communism to try and make private company do what you want. Next up, trying to ban news coverage trump cline does not like!
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I used to run up to 100 pair copper in the Bay Area ca. so I truly understand the importance of copper cabling. Don’t forget the fiber !
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Hey Ben, how many more billions of dollars for war in the Middle East while Americans are screwed with higher gas, groceries, energy and healthcare costs??? You are on a paid vacation while we spend $95 to fill up our trucks! Shame on you Ben!
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Replying to @RepBenCline
I’ll read the letter when you pass the Save America Act.
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Replying to @RepBenCline
So now, 6 weeks before Election Day, you finally address something that matters in our daily lives? #VoteBethMacy -- she actually listens to those of us who live here.
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I bet Macy couldn't do this! She's pretty stupid. Read what she's written all these years.
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Replying to @RepBenCline
Oooh, a letter
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