Ars Technica

AT&T can’t hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) yesterday rejected AT&T's request to end its landline phone obligations. The state agency also urged AT&T to upgrade copper facilities to fiber ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Leaders applaud proposed decision rejecting AT&T request to drop landlines

AT&T is the only landline service provider in California, March 19, 2024. Courtesy Ruth Dusseault/Bay City News Service Bay Area elected leaders hoping to preserve what’s perceived as a vital service ...
Reuters

California rejects AT&T bid to stop offering landline service in some areas

June 20 (Reuters) - California rejected AT&T's bid to stop offering landline telephone service and other services as the "carrier of last resort," a state agency said on Thursday. Marin County said AT ...
Inc

AT&T Wanted to Stop Landline Service in Some California Areas. The State Said No

California rejected AT&T’s bid to stop offering landline telephone service and other services as the “carrier of last resort,” a state agency said on Thursday. Marin County said AT&T’s request made in ...
Columbus Dispatch

AT&T withdraws plan to shift line burial costs to local governments

A day after a Dispatch story about AT&T trying to charge municipalities — and taxpayers — additional costs to bury utility lines during road widening and development projects, the company withdrew its ...