"AT&T's Plan to Retire Landlines Sparks Protests and Concerns in California"

AT&T has applied to end its landline phone obligations in California, drawing protest from residents and state officials. The California Public Utilities Commission is considering AT&T's request, with over 2,100 comments opposing the plan. Residents stress the importance of landlines for emergency services, especially in areas with no cell service. AT&T disputes claims that low-income households could see their bills double and that it intends to shut down its telephone network, stating that it will continue to offer basic telephone service unless it obtains necessary permission to stop.