copper-network

California regulators accuse AT&T of lying to the FCC in an attempt to shut down its copper phone network without providing adequate replacement, particularly challenging AT&T's claim that state rules prevent fiber upgrades and that wireless service is a sufficient substitute.

AT&T sues California to end its obligation to maintain the century-old copper phone network, arguing it costs $1 billion annually to serve only 3% of households, but California regulators refuse to allow the shutdown.