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CenturyLink Penalties, AT&T Transfer, Ziply Sale Updates

Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission news page aggregating multiple telecommunications regulatory updates including: UTC staff adjusting a penalty recommendation for CenturyLink from $15.5M to $10.9M; approval of CenturyLink fiber sale with new customer protections; public comment opportunities on transfer of assets from CenturyLink to AT&T; and approval of transfer of control of Ziply Fiber Northwest to Bell Canada.

Proposed Exemption for AT&T from Prohibited Transaction Restrictions

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a proposed exemption regarding prohibited transaction restrictions for AT&T Inc. This notice outlines the details of the proposed exemption and provides information for interested parties.

Proposed Exemption for AT&T Dallas Prohibited Transactions

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is seeking public comment on a proposed exemption that would allow AT&T Dallas to engage in certain prohibited transactions related to its employee retirement plans. This exemption, if granted, would permit specific asset sales and acquisitions under certain conditions.

AT&T Corp. v. FCC - Oral Argument Transcript

This document contains the transcript of oral arguments for the court case AT&T Corp. v. FCC, No. 01-1485, heard by the D.C. Circuit Court. The filing was released, adopted, and issued on March 13, 2026.

AT&T Patent Application: Ray Tracing for Communication Networks

The USPTO has published a patent application from AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. detailing methods for simulating diffraction using ray tracing to model operations in communication networks. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, aims to improve network performance analysis.

AT&T Patent for Network Troubleshooting Using Unsupervised Learning

The USPTO has published a new patent application from AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. for a network troubleshooting system utilizing unsupervised learning. The application, filed on September 23, 2024, describes a method for root cause analysis and solution recommendation based on clustering historical call flow failure traces.

Idaho PUC Order Denying AT&T Mobility Broadband Tax Credit Application

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued Order No. 36970 denying AT&T Mobility II LLC's application for a broadband equipment tax credit for equipment installed between 2014 and 2023. The denial is based on the company's failure to provide all required information for the Commission to confirm the equipment's eligibility under Idaho Code § 63-3029I.

Satellite Direct-to-Cellular Service: Emergence, Use Cases, and Considerations for Congress

The Congressional Research Service published a report examining Satellite Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) technology, which connects smartphones to low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks without specialized hardware. D2C services, launched in 2025 through partnerships between terrestrial providers (T-Mobile/SpaceX, AT&T and Verizon/AST SpaceMobile), enable connectivity in areas lacking terrestrial cellular coverage. The FCC allocates commercial spectrum under the Communications Act of 1934, requiring licenses for satellite communications to, from, and within the United States. Congress may consider issues including spectrum allocation for D2C services, the growing number of satellites in orbit, and the role of U.S.-based satellite providers in global communications.

AT&T Hiring Event in Tigard, Oregon

WorkSource Oregon is hosting a hiring event for AT&T in Tigard, Oregon, on March 19, 2026. The event aims to fill field sales representative positions, requiring one year of commission sales experience. AT&T and WorkSource Oregon are partnering to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.