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AT&T files lawsuit to retire copper phone network in California
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · The Register
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AT&T
California, USA
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AT&T has filed a lawsuit against California officials to overturn 'Carrier of Last Resort' rules.
The company aims to replace aging copper infrastructure with fiber, citing high maintenance costs and low usage (3% of households).
Public interest groups express concern over the impact on rural areas and vulnerable populations relying on legacy services.
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