January 15, 2016 @VerizonSupport It will be 4 years as of July. @VerizonSupport It will be 4 years as of July. ← @VerizonSupport It beeped a bit, then the indicator lights went out, and then came back on. Still showing replace battery. @VerizonSupport Is the battery required? My internet seems fine without it, and I have no phone or television service to worry about. →