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CPUC Seeking Comment on FCC Copper Preemption Order

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

Jake Neenan

Jun 1, 2026 — 3 min read

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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