The Utility Reform Network (TURN) ramped up its opposition to...
The Utility Reform Network (TURN) ramped up its opposition to California’s SB-1161 in launching a new Web campaign. The bill would prohibit the California Public Utilities Commission from regulating VoIP service for the next eight years and currently awaits Gov.…
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Jerry Brown’s (D) signature or veto by Sept. 30. TURN posted a form letter that people can send to oppose the bill (http://xrl.us/bnqmye). The organization calls SB-1161 “AT&T’s wolf in sheep’s clothing” in its petition. “Other states that have passed similar, phone company-sponsored deregulation bills have quickly seen prices rise and services deteriorate,” TURN said. “Don’t let California be next!” TURN sent Brown a detailed letter of opposition in September (CD Sept 13 p11), which inspired strong blowback from AT&T and Verizon. Both companies support the bill, which has many industry backers. The bill’s supporters have long fought the perception that the bill will hurt consumer protections or goes against prevailing telecom policy throughout the country (CD June 25 p6).