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Key issues (auto-discovered)
AT&T's proposal to discontinue legacy voice services and its impact on service reliability and emergency communications.
Filers split on: “The Commission should reject AT&T's applications to discontinue legacy voice services.”
14 filers engaged this issue.
- Heather Bryant (support) — The commenter claims that AT&T is misleading customers about the availability of landline services and is neglecting its responsibilities.
- Craig Chattertin fcc 26 120 (support) — The commenter argues that AT&T has failed to meet the required standards to discontinue essential services and points to a substantial number of public comments submitted to the CPUC that express community concern about the potential loss of reliable phone service.
- Sumitra Joy FCCFiling06152026 (support) — The commenter argues that AT&T's requests to discontinue legacy voice services and seek forbearance from regulations threaten the reliability of emergency communications, pushing consumers towards less reliable alternatives.
- N. Albert 26 120 and 26 121 (support) — The commenter argues that AT&T's discontinuation of services would negatively impact 184,000 residential and 15,000 business customers in California, and insists that AT&T's justifications for discontinuing POTS are based on misleading claims that should be rejected.
- Annemarie Weibel 2 Landlines are necessary sur (support) — The commenter expresses frustration with AT&T's lack of support for landlines, indicating that customers face delays in service and potential loss of their landline connections.
- Gail McDonald Tune (support) — The commenter claims that AT&T is not fulfilling its obligations to maintain and install copper landlines, despite claims of abandonment by customers.
The reliability of VoIP and wireless services as alternatives to copper landlines, especially during emergencies.
Filers split on: “The Commission should deny AT&T's claims that wireless and VoIP services are reliable substitutes for copper landlines.”
10 filers engaged this issue.
- N. Albert 26 120 and 26 121 (support) — The commenter contends that alternatives like wireless and VoIP are unreliable and do not meet the needs of customers, especially in emergencies.
- Heather Bryant (support) — The commenter argues that the alternatives offered by AT&T do not meet the standards of reliability and affordability that copper landlines have provided.
- Sidnee Cox EMF Safety Network Standard FCC (support) — The commenter stresses that any new service must be proven to be as reliable as the existing copper landlines, particularly for emergency situations where communication is critical.
- EMR Syndrome Alliance Landlines CA 06 15 26 EM (support) — The commenter argues that the substitutes for copper landlines offered by AT&T fail to provide the same level of reliability and affordability that copper has historically provided.
- Isis Feral Thousands of Public (support) — Commenters express skepticism about the reliability of VoIP and wireless services, particularly during power outages or emergencies.
- Austin Martinetti fcc comment (support) — The commenter emphasizes that citizens have repeatedly expressed their concerns about the inadequacy of wireless and VoIP as substitutes for traditional phone service, urging the FCC to respect these concerns.
The importance of copper landlines for public safety, particularly in disaster-prone areas and for vulnerable populations.
Filers split on: “The Commission should mandate the continuation of copper landline services for public safety.”
9 filers engaged this issue.
- Cindy Russell Physicians for Safe Technology P (support) — The commenter believes that landlines are essential for safety and communication, especially during emergencies, and urges the FCC to vote against the proposals, emphasizing their importance for emergency services and for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and disabled.
- Ann R Thryft Ann R Thryfts Opposition To ATT W (support) — The commenter emphasizes the necessity of copper landlines for public safety, especially in disaster-prone areas. They argue that these services are vital for communication during emergencies when other technologies fail.
- Lynn Isaeff ATT Landline letter (support) — The commenter argues that landline service is essential for emergency situations, especially in areas with unreliable cell service. They emphasize that without landlines, lives could be at risk during emergencies.
- Sidnee Cox EMF Safety Network Standard FCC (support) — The commenter argues that many individuals, especially those in rural areas or with electromagnetic sensitivity, rely on copper landlines for reliable communication, particularly during emergencies. The transition to wireless alternatives is seen as inadequate and potentially harmful.
- Nina Beety Attachment A 9 29 25 (support) — The commenter argues that the FCC's actions could disrupt critical 911 services, highlighting a lack of sufficient safeguards, and insists that the agency should mandate the continuation of copperline services to ensure public safety and reliable communication.
- Cheryl Mathews FCC Oppose discontinuance Landl (support) — Mathews urges the FCC to take action to preserve copper landline service, highlighting its importance for emergency communications and sharing a personal experience where her copper landline was the only means of communication during a severe winter storm, illustrating its critical role in emergencies.
The need for transparency and adequate public notice regarding changes to landline services.
Filers split on: “The Commission should require AT&T to provide adequate public notice about service changes.”
8 filers engaged this issue.
- Heather Bryant — The commenter believes that the current regulatory actions are necessary to ensure that consumers have options and protections in their communication services.
- Gail McDonald Tune — The commenter believes that the current regulatory actions are necessary to protect consumer options in telecommunications.
- Sidnee Cox EMF Safety Network Standard FCC — The commenter emphasizes the importance of maintaining reliable communication services, especially for vulnerable populations, and argues that regulatory processes should ensure that any service replacements meet rigorous standards for reliability and safety.
- Nina Beety Attachment A 9 29 25 (support) — The commenter asserts that adequate public notice is crucial for informing consumers about service changes and enabling their appropriate responses, criticizes the FCC for insufficient public consultation on service discontinuation, and contends that the FCC's emphasis on facilitating industry transitions detracts from its primary duty to safeguard public safety and welfare.
- Austin Martinetti fcc comment — The commenter requests that the FCC respect the wishes of citizens who rely on traditional services and oppose the discontinuance of POTS.
- Andrea Sea Namaste My — The commenter believes that regulation of landlines can provide a uniform set of service quality standards that do not apply to newer wireless services, enhancing access and affordability.
The need for government-funded, unbiased research into the health effects of EMF exposure.
Filers split on: “The Commission should require government funding for unbiased research on EMF health effects.”
3 filers engaged this issue.
- Deborah Cooney 10 9 Ex 4 EMF Appeal (support) — The commenters advocate for government funding of unbiased research on the health effects of EMF exposure, emphasize the need for industry cooperation in developing safer technologies, stress the importance of public education on EMF risks, and call for innovation in technology to minimize EMF emissions to protect public health.
- World Healing Education Now WHEN Foundation 10 (support) — The commenters advocate for the UN to convene a multidisciplinary committee to assess EMF exposure practices and propose safer alternatives, support unbiased research into the health effects of EMF free from industry influence, and promote educational initiatives to raise awareness about EMF risks and reduction strategies.
- Mark Graham Landlines filing with FCC 26 120 — The commenter believes that the FCC's 30-year-old radiation exposure limits do not adequately protect public health and that the FCC has failed to comply with a federal court order to reassess these limits based on extensive scientific evidence.
Most-cited authorities
- FCC 26-19 — cited by 2 filer(s)
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.7006 — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 C.F.R. 1.7004(c)(5) — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 C.F.R. § 63.602. — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 U.S.C. § 642 — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.7004. — cited by 1 filer(s)
- FCC 26-35 — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 U.S.C. § 251(c)(5) — cited by 1 filer(s)
- 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.325 — cited by 1 filer(s)
Who filed (23)
ATT Services, Andrea Sea Namaste My, Ann R Thryft Ann R Thryfts Opposition To ATT W, Annemarie Weibel 2 Landlines are necessary sur, Austin Martinetti fcc comment, CATHERINE BAYER copper wire landline comment, Cheryl Mathews FCC Oppose discontinuance Landl, Cindy Russell Physicians for Safe Technology P, Craig Chattertin fcc 26 120, Deborah Cooney 10 9 Ex 4 EMF Appeal, EMR Syndrome Alliance Landlines CA 06 15 26 EM, Gail McDonald Tune, Heather Bryant, Isis Feral Thousands of Public, Lynn Isaeff ATT Landline letter, Mark Graham Landlines filing with FCC 26 120, N. Albert 26 120 and 26 121, Nancy Hubert 2c FCC FINAL 2, Nina Beety Attachment A 9 29 25, Sidnee Cox EMF Safety Network Standard FCC, Sumitra Joy FCCFiling06152026, The Utility Reform Network TURN ATT 214 Applic, World Healing Education Now WHEN Foundation 10
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