# AT&T loses court ruling on California basic phone service

A California court ruled against AT&T, rejecting the company's bid to stop offering basic landline phone service in the state. The decision requires AT&T to continue providing traditional phone service to California residents. This matters because it preserves a regulated service for millions who rely on landlines and could influence similar disputes in other states.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/att-loses-key-ruling-in-bid-to-stop-offering-basic-phone-service-in-california/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:20:49 +0000