AT&T Loses Key Ruling in Bid to Stop Offering Basic Phone Service in California A recent court decision has dealt a significant blow to AT&T's efforts to stop offering basic phone service in California.
The ruling, which denied the company's request for a preliminary injunction, marks a major victory for proponents of state level regulation and highlights the limitations of corporate lobbying power.
California's Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) rules require AT&T to provide telephone service to any potential customer in its territory.