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California Leaders Urge FCC to Block AT&T Landline Shutdown

6/18/2026

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California regulators and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject AT&T’s landline-shutdown petitions.
AT&T filed a complaint and FCC petitions to end copper landlines by June 1, 2027.
Regulators claim AT&T misled the FCC, lacks proven cellular coverage, and cuts would harm low-income, rural and Tribal areas.
A federal judge set a July 17 deadline for California’s response, comments on the FCC filing due July 17.

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California regulators and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject AT&T’s landline-shutdown petitions.
AT&T filed a complaint and FCC petitions to end copper landlines by June 1, 2027.
Regulators claim AT&T misled the FCC, lacks proven cellular coverage, and cuts would harm low-income, rural and Tribal areas.
A federal judge set a July 17 deadline for California’s response, comments on the FCC filing due July 17.