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Public Advocates Office proposes guardrails for carriers seeking to shed carrier‑of‑last‑resort obligations
California State Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications · March 3, 2026
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Summary
The Public Advocates Office presented a joint proposal with AT&T that would allow carriers to seek relief from carrier‑of‑last‑resort obligations only where multiple high‑quality providers exist, require enforceable fiber buildouts and preserve lifeline service for qualifying customers.
Linda Serrazzella described a joint Public Advocates Office‑AT&T proposal filed in the CPUC’s carrier‑of‑last‑resort proceeding that would create an expedited exit path for incumbents only in areas where there is at…
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