According to Ars Technica, California is accusing AT&T of misrepresenting facts to the Federal Communications Commission about legacy phone network infrastructure. AT&T has petitioned the FCC to override state rules and discontinue traditional phone service, but California says the telecom giant's regulatory claims don't hold up under scrutiny. The dispute centers on whether AT&T can exit older networks while still meeting its service obligations.

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