TURN applauds CPUC President John Reynolds for committing California regulators to the continued enforcement of internet access, consumer protections, Net Neutrality, Carrier of Last Resort, and all CPUC orders, in response to protests of dozens of broadband and phone consumer advocates aimed at Condition 50 of the $1.42 billion in Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding agreement, signed by Governor Newsom.
TURN is redoubling our efforts to strengthen customer protections, expand access to reliable and affordable broadband and basic service, and require telecommunications providers to expand broadband to all communities in California, and to maintain the 911 emergency network throughout the state.
TURN applauds CPUC President John Reynolds for committing California regulators to the continued enforcement of internet access, consumer protections, Net Neutrality, Carrier of Last Resort, and all CPUC orders…
Right now, there is a choice facing Governor Newsom that will affect California phone and internet service for decades to come, and telecom experts and consumer advocates have significant concerns.
SAN FRANCISCO— The California Public Utilities Commission today agreed to reduce the temperature that triggers a statewide ban on utility disconnections to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, rejecting corporate utilities’ proposal to keep the threshold at 100 degrees.
Oakland, CA - Today, The Utility Reform Network (TURN) has filed a motion to intervene in AT&T’s federal lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission and California Attorney General. TURN submitted this filing in partnership with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), and the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bills 886and 887, two measures designed to protect California ratepayers from the potential increased costs and environmental damage caused by data centers.
Oakland, CA — The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is calling on PG&E customers to raise their voices against PG&E’s proposed rate increases, which could drive monthly bills up by $42—totaling more than $500 annually—by 2030…
Sacramento, CA — California utility consumers are demanding lawmakers rein in skyrocketing rates and hold for-profit investor-owned utilities (IOUs) accountable…
Coalition applauds Senate’s SB 254 release; calls for swift passage alongside CAP’s affordability measures for both immediate relief and long‑term savings…
Los Angeles, CA — Southern California Edison (SCE) reported a record $1.619 billion in 2024 profits today, a 9.8% increase from the previous year. While profits increased, SCE customer’s rates have increased by 26% in the last three years…
San Diego, CA — San Diego Gas & Electric today reported near record profits of $891 million off the backs of customers. SDG&E’s earnings report follows over $1.6 million spent in 2024 by its parent company…
