A map provided by AT&T shows the areas where the company wants to drop landline service in California (in blue). The company's request has faced opposition from some residents and lawmakers.

AT&T asked the state to eliminate its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligation, which requires it to provide landline telephone service to any potential customer in its service territory.

News San Mateo County supervisors raise concerns about AT&T request to drop landline service by Bay City News Service March 1, 2024 10:44 am Updated 11 minutes ago ...

The telecommunications giant AT&T is asking the California Public Utilities Commission for permission to stop landline service across several swaths in California, including in Humboldt County.