California Seeks to Block AT&T from Discontinuing Traditional Phone Service

The California Public Utilities Commission is urging a U.S. court and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject AT&T's request to stop offering traditional copper wire phone service in parts of California, arguing that it violates its obligations as a carrier of last resort. The state agency claims AT&T has not sufficiently demonstrated alternatives for affected customers.

By David Shepardson Fri, June 19, 2026 at 12:36 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

California Seeks to Block AT&T from Discontinuing Traditional Phone Service

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Topics: AT&T California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) FCC traditional phone service

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