AT&T is pursuing Assembly Bill 470 to allow discontinuation of most landline services in California. This bill, which has passed the Assembly, would let AT&T drop service for many customers, particularly in areas like the Bay Area, while requiring expansion of fiber-based internet and phone services. Cynthia Larson, a worried resident, highlights the landline's importance for reliable communication during emergencies. Currently, a small percentage of Californians rely on copper lines, primarily older individuals. The bill aims to transition to modern communication methods while addressing service in underserved areas.
Cynthia Larson, a Berkeley hills resident, emphasizes the irreplaceable nature of landlines, particularly during disasters, stating, 'The landline is the standard for reliable communications.'
AT&T aims to replace aging copper-wire landlines with service from cellular and cable providers, expanding fiber-based internet and phone service in under-served areas.
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