Examination of AT&T, Verizon Networks Still Necessary in California, CPUC Says
An examination of AT&T's and Verizon's networks, ordered in proceeding 13-02-023, remains necessary, said a decision from the California Public Utilities Commission this week. The study is needed because the performance of both companies has consistently failed to meet existing…
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service quality metrics, the CPUC said. The essential economic and safety functions performed by and through the network infrastructure and facilities of these companies are no less critical than they were when the evaluation was ordered more than two years ago, it said. The decision directs staff to begin the study within six months. Despite its belief the evaluation isn't warranted, AT&T will work with the CPUC to complete it, a company spokeswoman said. Verizon had no immediate comment.