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An AT&T storefront in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Jeff Moore, Wave7 Research)

AT&T sues California over landline phone mandate

AT&T has filed a federal lawsuit against California telecom regulators over the state's requirement to preserve landline phone access for its residents.

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