AT&T is involved in a legal dispute with California concerning maintenance requirements for legacy phone networks.
The telecommunications company is challenging state rules on upkeep of its copper-based infrastructure. Maintaining these networks has become a billion-dollar issue in California amid the ongoing legal conflict.
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The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones reported that 18 million lines were added to the registry in just 24 days, reaching 48 million registered. The June 30 deadline remains firm with no extension planned even though 112.7 million lines are still pending. Industry experts question the costs and effectiveness of the scheme.
Deutsche Telekom continues to rely on its old copper network for Germany's digitalization. In a 1949 cellar lab in Darmstadt, manager Clemens Sieben presented the plans and emphasized the performance of the existing infrastructure.
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US Supreme Court justices on Monday expressed doubt about AT&T and Verizon's argument that the Federal Communications Commission's fine procedures violate their right to a jury trial. The carriers, fined $104 million for sharing users' location data without consent, paid the penalties before challenging them. Justices and FCC lawyers agreed the fines are nonbinding without court enforcement.
Colorado's Senate Business, Labor, and Technology committee unanimously advanced bill SB26-090 on Friday, which would exempt information technology equipment for critical infrastructure from the state's consumer right-to-repair laws. The measure modifies a 2024 law effective this year, drawing support from tech firms like Cisco and IBM amid opposition from repair advocates. The bill now heads to full Senate and House votes, possibly next week.
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AT&T has introduced OneConnect, a new service bundling unlimited mobile data with gigabit home broadband for new customers. The plans start at $90 per month and include taxes and fees. Existing customers cannot yet migrate to the service.
Tiny underwater cables continue to connect entire island nations to the global internet. Growing concerns over sabotage and accidental damage are raising alarms about worldwide network stability. These links are increasingly viewed as potential military targets.
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Colombia's Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) has adjusted rules for mobile telephony contracts, easing plan cancellations and curbing abusive clauses. Operators must provide dedicated digital channels for terminations and plan changes at no extra cost. The changes aim to safeguard user rights and boost service transparency.