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Public Knowledge
Coverage of Public Knowledge in the Nexus archive.
- AT&T wants to ditch Cali copper phone lines to save billions
AT&T is seeking to retire copper phone line infrastructure in California and invest $19 billion in fiber expansion, but faces a lawsuit challenging state rules requiring it to maintain traditional phone service. Critics warn the transition could leave vulnerable populations including rural residents, elderly, and those with medical equipment dependent on phone lines without adequate safeguards.