AT&T wants to stop providing traditional landline service in California, a move that could leave many customers in rural areas like West Marin with limited communications options—or perhaps none at all—during emergencies.
The company cannot implement its plan without approval from the California Public Utilities Commission, which will hold a series of hearings on the proposal beginning on Feb. 6.
AT&T began notifying customers of its plans on Jan. 22, raising concerns among residents…