California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network

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1. 1h ago

   California Accuses AT&T of Misleading FCC Over Copper Network Shutdown

   California state regulators claim AT&T provided false information to the FCC to decommission its copper phone network. The California Public Utilities Commission argues the company lacks adequate replacement plans and is ignoring carrier of last resort obligations. The state is challenging AT&T's attempts to preempt state rules.

   What's confirmed:

   • California state regulators accused AT&T of lying to the FCC regarding the shutdown of its copper phone network.
   • The California Public Utilities Commission filed a challenge on June 15, 2026, against AT&T's petitions to preempt state rules.
   • AT&T is seeking to phase out traditional copper landlines.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The decommissioning of the network has sparked public safety concerns over disaster readiness.
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2. 1d ago

   California Accuses AT&T of Lying to FCC Over Landline Shutdown

   California state regulators claim AT&T misrepresented state law to the FCC to shut down its copper phone network without a proper replacement. The company is seeking to end wireline service for 199,000 customers. The FCC is currently reviewing the company's petitions to preempt state rules.

   What's confirmed:

   • AT&T is seeking to cancel wireline phone service for 199,000 people.
   • California state regulators filed a response on June 15 accusing AT&T of lying to the FCC.
   • AT&T filed a federal court complaint and two FCC petitions to end its landline service obligations.
   • The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau is inviting public comments on AT&T's Section 214 application.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • North Bay landline customers have experienced weekslong outages with little help.
   • AT&T has a secret sauce that may allow it to shut down its copper network in California.
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