Coastal Bend · Verizon · ODEMTXXA
Copper line replacement in Odem, TX
Two solar boxes on a post at the road, serving pipeline stations, ag sites and yards along the US-77 corridor. Everything on site stays as it is.
- Same dialers, gate call boxes, elevator phones and RTUs, on the same wiring
- No site power: solar with battery backup
- Copper business lines are billing $200–2,700 a month. Cellular service for a line typically runs $15–45 a month.
| Site | Version |
|---|---|
| Unclassified | V1 Standard |
| Class I Div 2 | V2 Class I Div 2 |
| Fire alarm panel | V3 Fire-ready, fire alarm lines installed by a licensed fire alarm partner |
Carrier status
Verizon retires copper at all remaining locations in the Odem wire center (ODEMTXXA, San Patricio County) on or after Nov 6, 2026. Verizon notice 2026-03-A-TX · Details