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County officials and residents warn Assembly bill to roll back landline obligations could leave rural areas vulnerable
Summary
A county and community discussion flagged California Assembly Bill 470 and related proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission as a threat to traditional landline service in remote communities, which residents rely on during power outages and for emergency calls.
County leaders, a local resident and a state association official discussed proposed changes to landline regulation and cautioned that removing obligations for copper telephone service could leave remote residents with no reliable way to summon emergency help during outages.
Jeff Griffiths, president of the California State Association of Counties and a board member (self‑identified), said the most immediate legislative threat is Assembly Bill 470, which would reduce the regulated obligations…
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