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Pacific Bell Telephone Company's Request to Relinquish Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation

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Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T California has submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation. As part of this process, AT&T California has filed a response to the amended motion for official notice of the Utility Reform Network (TURN). The CPUC has issued a certificate of service indicating that AT&T California has served the document on all parties of record.

Key Takeaways:

  • AT&T California has applied to relinquish its ETC designation, which would allow it to no longer provide certain services to low-income and high-cost customers.
  • The CPUC has issued a certificate of service indicating that AT&T California has served the document on all parties of record, including TURN, the Center for Accessible Technology, and Verizon.
  • The application was filed on March 3, 2023, and the CPUC is currently reviewing the request.
  • TURN has filed an amended motion for official notice, which has been served on AT&T California.
  • AT&T California has responded to the motion, which has been filed with the CPUC.
  • The CPUC will hold a proceeding to decide whether AT&T California should be allowed to relinquish its ETC designation.

Statistics:

  • The application was filed on March 3, 2023.
  • The CPUC has 30 days from the date of filing to review the application.
  • The CPUC will hold a proceeding to decide whether AT&T California should be allowed to relinquish its ETC designation.
  • AT&T California has served the document on 30 parties of record, including TURN and the Center for Accessible Technology.
  • The CPUC has received 10 written comments on the application, including comments from AT&T California and TURN.

Sources:

  • CPUC_Docket: A.23-03-002, Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T California (U 1001 C) To Relinquish Its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation.
  • CPUC_Docket: A.23-03-002, Certificate of Service, filed July 22, 2025.
  • Utility Reform Network (TURN), Amended Motion for Official Notice, filed June 26, 2025.
  • AT&T California, Response to Amended Motion for Official Notice, filed June 27, 2025.

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