Carrier of Last Resort (COLR)

Oppose AB 470!
Protect Reliable Phone Service for Everyone.

Phone service isn’t a luxury. It’s a basic need—for calling 911, keeping in touch with family, and staying connected during emergencies.

AB 470 would let AT&T walk away from its responsibility to provide phone service to people in its territory, just by sending a notice to state regulators. No public hearings or requirements that another company provide landline service. 

Right now, AT&T is legally required to serve everyone in its area. That means if you live in a remote or rural community or you’re an older adult who relies on a landline, you can still count on having a working phone.

Take Action

  1. Sign this petition

  2. Speak at a public forum (dates and times below)

  3. Call your state and local representatives to demand they reject AB 470
    (use the link below for contact information)

Speak at a Public Forum!

Please see the schedule and location information below.

1. In-Person Forums

  • April 9, 2025 / 2pm & 6pm (In-Person)
    City of Vista (San Diego County)
    City Council Chambers
    200 Civic Center Dr., Vista, CA 92084

  • April 10, 2025 / 2pm & 6pm (In-Person)
    City of Walnut (Los Angeles County)
    City Council Chambers
    21201 La Puente Rd., Walnut, CA 91789

  • April 15, 2025 / 2pm & 6pm (In-Person)
    City of Bakersfield (Kern County)
    City Council Chambers
    1501 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • April 23, 2025 / 2pm and 6pm (In-Person)
    City of Roseville (Placer County)
    City Council Chambers
    311 Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678

  • April 30, 2025 / 2pm and 6pm (In-Person)
    City of Santa Rosa (Sonoma County)
    City Council Chambers
    100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404

2. Remote Forums

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