Feb. 27, 2024

For Immediate Release

Redwood City — The Board of Supervisors wants AT&T officials to provide documents and to testify in person regarding how its proposal to end landline service to thousands of customers who rely on AT&T as the Carrier of Last Resort will affect 911 and other key emergency services.

“Unfortunately, far too many residents in my district live in areas with unreliable or no cell service whatsoever,” said Supervisor Ray Mueller, whose 340-square-mile District 3 includes rural areas from Portola Valley to Pescadero and along the coast. “Cutting off landlines for these residents is, in effect, severing their lifelines to emergency services.”

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