A federal judge denied AT&T’s bid to block California’s Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) rules—meaning AT&T must keep offering “basic” phone service in the state while the case continues. AT&T says it spends $1B/year maintaining an aging copper network; California says the rules are tech-neutral and AT&T can meet obligations via fiber, wireless, or VoIP. Dealers should prepare for home phone migrations ahead of June 1, 2027.

AT&T is moving closer to retiring its copper phone network in California after FCC approval for the next phase affecting roughly 184,000 customers. Copper service can continue until it’s discontinued on or after June 1, 2027, with customers transitioning to AT&T Phone-Advanced (fiber or wireless-based) that aims to remain compatible with home phones, fax, security systems, and medical monitoring. Dealers should prepare a compatibility checklist and offer backup connectivity.

Disney agreeing to pay $2.75 million in a California privacy case is a reminder that streaming privacy matters—and customers are paying attention. Wireless dealers can turn this into a trust-building service: offer a 10-minute Streaming Privacy Checkup (account security, password hygiene, kid profiles, ad tracking limits, and device permissions). Privacy-first setup reduces fraud, improves retention, and creates easy attach for setup services and home Wi‑Fi upgrades.