Even though the Illinois General Assembly resoundingly supported legislation that would kill traditional home phone service in Illinois, the Citizen's Utility Board is hoping to convince Governor Bruce Rauner to veto the bill. The deregulation bill would allow AT&T to stop offering traditional landline service once the FCC gives final approval. Jim Chilsen of the Citizens Utility Board says he is hopeful the Governor will step in.
The legislation would also allow AT&T to eliminate the low-cost "Consumer Choice" local calling plans. Chilsen says this legislation does nothing to mandate AT&T make telecom-related improvements.
