The California Public Utilities Commission is considering releasing AT&T from its obligation to serve as the state's carrier of last resort. This designation obligates a carrier to serve all customers within their territory, even in areas with poor cellphone service. The potential loss of landlines has sparked concerns among customers and local governments.
On Tuesday, over 200 phone comments were heard by the California Public Utilities Commission over their consideration to release AT&T from its obligation to serve as the state's carrier of last resort . The carrier of last resort designation, or COLR, is a cornerstone of utility regulation . It obligates a carrier to serve all customers within their territory no matter where they live, even in places with spotty cellphone service . AT&T has been the state's COLR since 1996.
It is the only state telecommunications carrier that operates landlines. If AT&T's designation is removed, so goes the physical infrastructure for landline service. The potential loss of landlines has irked thousands of customers and spurred local governments to take a stance. Recent letters and resolutions urging the CPUC to deny the application have been written by the boards of supervisors in the counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, San Joaquin and San Francisco.The company's application to the CPUC says, 'To satisfy its COLR obligation to provide basic telephone service, AT&T California still operates a legacy network composed of copper lines and antiquated circuit switches.' • ALSO READ: Marin County therapist worried about future of her business if AT&T drops landlinesAT&T is also asking the commission to release it of its designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier, or ET
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