California accuses AT&T of misrepresenting copper retirement to FCC
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California regulators say AT&T lied to the FCC to retire its aging copper phone network without a proven, adequate replacement, arguing that wireless is not a sufficient substitute due to indoor coverage gaps, 911 reliability, pricing, and accessibility concerns, and urging the FCC to slow or reject the petitions rather than preempt state rules.
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