By: Ben Mook

The days of the residential White Pages delivered to doorsteps across the state would appear to be numbered.

Verizon, the largest landline telecommunications provider in Maryland, is seeking permission from the state’s Public Service Commission to change how it delivers the residential White Pages in all counties except Garrett and Dorchester. If approved, the only way to get the White Pages delivered would be to go to Verizon’s website and request it.

Otherwise, searchable white and yellow, residential and commercial listings are also available on the site. Or, customers can download a copy for use on computers or handheld devices.

The Public Service Commission will be taking comments through the end of the month. And, the commission will discuss the matter at a meeting on Dec. 8.