Hudson Hosts Verizon Officials in Moore County to See Cell Service Gaps Firsthand

SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see areas with poor cell service and hear directly from Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement about the need for better coverage.

"Too many folks in Moore County have to deal with dropped calls, weak signal, and unreliable cell service," said Rep. Hudson. "Mayor Taylor Clement reached out to me for help. As Telecom Subcommittee Chairman, I contacted our region's primary providers to come to our community and see these problems firsthand and work with us to fix them. I appreciate Verizon's quick response and plans to expand and upgrade services in our community. I look forward to hearing about plans for upgrades from more service providers in our area."

Hudson and Mayor Clement began the visit at a small cell site in Aberdeen before holding a sit-down conversation with Verizon officials at Casino Guitars on Broad Street in Southern Pines. During the meeting, Hudson and Clement discussed places across the community where residents, businesses, and visitors continue to have trouble getting reliable service, which causes delays or inability to use payment systems in businesses, unreliable access to emergency and food services, and other everyday frustrations for residents. The visit concluded at a cell tower site near Moore County Airport, where Hudson highlighted why better cell service matters for local businesses, public safety, economic growth, and travelers coming through the region.

Hudson previously met with Verizon officials in December 2025 to push for better service in Moore County and across the Ninth District. Hudson has also worked with Mayor Clement to identify specific problem areas, including neighborhoods, major roads, local businesses, and areas near Moore County Airport.

Hudson looks forward to continuing to work with Verizon and other providers to ensure that the Moore County community has the reliable, high-speed service it needs.

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