Press Releases
TURN Releases 2024 California Legislative Affordability and Accountability Scorecard
Sacramento, CA — The Utility Reform Network (TURN) released their 2024 Legislative Affordability and Accountability Scorecard today, evaluating lawmakers’ commitment to utility affordability and accountability during the 2024 legislative session.
CPUC Proposal Requires AT&T to Remain Carrier of Last Resort & Preserve Landlines
On May 10, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision to dismiss AT&T’s application to withdraw as Carrier of Last Resort (COLR), requiring AT&T to continue to provide landline telephone service to all customers in its territory in California…
TURN Applauds CPUC Action to Boost Service Quality for All California Communications Services
Yesterday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted unanimously to consider proposals to improve service quality requirements for telephone service, and expand service quality requirements to cover Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone…
Piecing it Together; Technical Funds for Local Broadband
Yesterday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved a grant program to help local agencies develop local public broadband networks. Soon, local agencies and Tribal governments will be able to apply for grant funds to…