CPUC Seeking Comment on FCC Copper Preemption Order

The state wants input on whether federal rules impact its regulations.

CPUC Seeking Comment on FCC Copper Preemption Order
Photo of the Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Building, which houses the California Public Utilities Commission, by Jeff Chiu/AP

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 – California’s telecom regulator is seeking input on whether its copper retirement policies could be preempted by federal rules.

The California Public Utilities Commission put out a notice soliciting comment on the issue May 28. It said commenters should “provide a detailed explanation” of how Federal Communications Commission rules impact the CPUC, and whether the agency should change its rules to harmonize with FCC regulations.

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