California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network
California regulators have accused AT&T of misleading the FCC regarding its efforts to decommission copper phone lines. The state claims AT&T is falsely asserting that regulations prevent them from upgrading to fiber, while AT&T argues the state is forcing them to maintain obsolete infrastructure.
Why it matters
This dispute highlights the tension between legacy infrastructure maintenance and the transition to modern fiber networks, impacting service availability for thousands of customers.
Landlines California says AT T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network FCC considers AT T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service.
The article presents both the state's accusations and AT&T's defense, relying on public filings and court documents.
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