Regulators Are Critical In Report Of Verizon’s Wind Storm Response

Federal regulators have issued a sharply critical report on phone problems that followed a severe wind storm last June.
The Federal Communications Commission says even now, it remains concerned about the maintenance and repair practices of Verizon Communications. The FCC says stronger regulation is needed nationwide for telephone companies. The report says the storm, known as a derecho, affected 77 emergency call centers in six states. Disruptions to 911service were especially problematic in northern Virginia and West Virginia.