House Democrats 'Outraged' CTIA Challenging CPUC on Backup Power
Twenty U.S. House Democrats from California said it’s “irresponsible” for wireless carriers to seek rehearing of a California Public Utilities Commission order requiring 72-hour backup power in certain high-threat fire areas (see 2008200038). “We are outraged that wireless carriers are…
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arguing against safeguards that will protect Californians during wildfire season and that they are doing so as devastating wildfires burn,” said Reps. Jerry McNerney, Anna Eshoo, Doris Matsui and 17 others in a Thursday statement. “Critical wireless networks need to be able to operate even when fires shut down power service.” CTIA Senior Vice President-Government Affairs Kelly Cole responded, "Through difficult and unprecedented times, wireless carriers have gone above and beyond for California customers with an unwavering commitment to enhancing network resiliency and reliability." Industry is collaborating with public stakeholders, she said.