CPUC Sets Schedule on AT&T Request to Relinquish ETC
CPUC Sets Schedule on AT&T Request to Relinquish ETC AT&T's California CPUC Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation is a complex topic with recent developments, so I'll break it down for you: Current Status: AT&T is currently an ETC in California: This means they're eligible to receive federal Lifeline support funding for providing discounted phone service to low-income residents. However, AT&T is seeking to withdraw its ETC designation: They filed a request with the CPUC in March 2023 to do so. Reasons for Withdrawal Request: Declining demand for landlines: AT&T argues that demand for traditional landline services, which are a key requirement for being a COLR, is declining rapidly. Financial burden: Maintaining landline infrastructure in rural areas is expensive, and AT&T claims it's no longer financially viable for them. CPUC's Response: Public hearings were held in October 2023: The CPUC held public hearings to g...
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