California state regulators have accused AT&T of providing false information to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in an effort to discontinue its copper phone network without ensuring an adequate replacement. A filing by California and the California Public Utilities Commission stated, "AT&T asserts that California seeks to prohibit or hinder wireline carriers from discontinuing copper facilities and investing in fiber. Indeed, AT&T has been making this argument for years. It is not and has never been true." Previously, AT&T filed a lawsuit against California over the state's decision to prevent the company from ceasing phone service to customers within its wireline network territory. Additionally, AT&T has requested the FCC to rule that California cannot enforce its regulations, which would allow the company to stop service for approximately 199,000 phone customers.
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- loaded language: 'lied'
- loaded language: 'adequate replacement'
- framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- vague attribution: California state regulators say
- omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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California Accuses AT&T of Misleading FCC Regarding Copper Phone Network
California regulators have accused AT&T of misleading the FCC in its efforts to shut down the copper phone network without a suitable replacement. The state has filed a response to AT&T's claims, asserting that the company's arguments are unfounded. AT&T is also involved in a lawsuit against California regarding service discontinuation.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'lied'
- ✕ loaded language: 'adequate replacement'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ vague attribution: California state regulators say
- ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network
California Accuses AT&T of Misleading FCC Regarding Copper Phone Network