I had to do some digging as my memory of cabling terminology is very rusty from being out of the industry for over four years.

The F1 cable would be located between the Central Office and a neighborhood crossbox. From there, the F2 cables fan out to the buildings.

So, the LEC has cleared the F1 cable and there is a problem with the F2 pair.

If spare F2 pairs are available, the LEC will move your line. If not, pairs will need to be repaired.

Verizon is taking a different approach in areas where FiOS is available. Chronic customers are moved off of copper onto fiber and the old copper plant is abandoned in place.

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