Hot Topics in the communications sector, with links to DRA reports and testimony:
Enhanced Safety Educational Material for Wireline Telephone Customers
DRA applauds the Commission for the consumer education program approved on January 21, 2010 to inform and protect Californians fromt the recent mass transition from traditional wireline service through copper loops to fiber-optics and coaxial cable services. Unlike traditional cooper loop telephone service, fiber-optic and coaxial cables will not work when there is an electrical outage and require backup power systems.
DRA Releases Report on Discounted Wireless for Low Income Californians
DRA releases a report on findings from its December 2009 forum with Assemblymember Felipe Fuemntes (39th District) on proposals for including wireless services in the California LifeLine Telephone Program (LifeLine).
Assemblymember Fuentes and DRA to Host Two-Day Forum on Discount Wireless Service for Low Income Californians
DRA joins Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes, Chairman of the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, to host a two-day LifeLine Wireless Forum on December 17 and 18, 2009 to discuss proposals to expand the California LifeLine Telephone Program (LifeLine) to include wireless service.
DRA Opposes Massive Ratepayer Subsidy for Broadband Project With No Oversight
DRA strongly opposes another give-away of ratepayer money to companies for building broadband facilities with no CPUC oversight.
DRA Beats New Fees for California Ratepayers
DRA applauds the CPUC’s decision to deny authorization for AT&T to add a new fee to customer bills to cover its costs of meeting public safety standards.
DRA Successful in Influencing Service Quality Decision
DRA successfully concluded a lengthy campaign to ensure service quality standards are preserved for California’s telephone customers.
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