Carolina West Wireless, a regional carrier serving western North Carolina counties since 1991, has struck an agreement to transition its wireless network to Verizon and will end its wireless services effective September 30, 2026. Terms were not disclosed. Based in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the company was formed 35 years ago and is owned by a partnership of Skyline Telephone and Surry Communications, providing service across 11 western North Carolina counties. CEO Slayton Stewart stated the decision was made with customers and communities at the forefront, citing the industry's need for greater scale and investment. The company said it is committed to supporting employees with severance benefits, career transition services, and ongoing communication. Customers must transition to a new carrier by September 30, 2026, and Verizon will offer an “exclusive offer” to assist, though details were not immediately available. Verizon’s East Area President Jerome Cheatham noted the company’s priority is delivering an outstanding customer experience. Carolina West Wireless was part of Verizon’s LTE in Rural America program, launched in 2010.