California regulators reject AT&T's application to stop being a "carrier of last resort" for landline services.
California regulators have rejected AT&T's request to no longer be legally required to provide basic telephone (landline) services to those who need them. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) dismissed AT&T's application to stop being a "carrier of last resort," which obliges them to offer landline services to many parts of the state. The decision comes after public backlash and concerns over public safety, especially for rural, tribal, and coastal communities that rely on traditional landline service during disasters or power outages.
June 20, 2024
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