California Regulators Deny AT&T's Bid to End Landline Service

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has denied AT&T's request to end its obligation as a Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) in the state, which requires the company to provide reliable and affordable landline service. AT&T argued that the widespread availability of mobile and VoIP services made the COLR designation unnecessary, but CPUC cited the lack of alternative providers and the unreliability of mobile services in rejecting the request. AT&T remains committed to maintaining landline service while seeking new rules for COLR designation.