Calif. IP Transition Bill Set for April 13 Hearing
A California bill authorizing telcos to end legacy copper service in 2020 will get a hearing April 13 in the California State Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee. The bill (AB-2395) would authorize telcos to discontinue legacy telephone service in 2020,…
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as long as they first educate consumers about the transition. The bill’s sponsor, Assembly Member Evan Low (D), has said the bill will keep California at the forefront of technology (see 1603300054). But consumer groups are coordinating to fight the proposal, which they say would authorize AT&T to strand many Californian customers who still rely on the copper network, including people in rural areas, low-income households, seniors and people with disabilities (see 1603290055). The hearing starts at 1:30 p.m. PDT and will be webcast.