AT&T sues to ditch Cali copper phone lines to save billions

AT&T has filed a lawsuit in California seeking to end its obligation to maintain copper phone lines in the state, arguing the aging network is rarely used and costs billions to upkeep. The telecom giant claims the requirement to provide traditional landline service is outdated and financially burdensome. The lawsuit aims to allow AT&T to focus on modernizing its infrastructure rather than preserving legacy copper systems.

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