AT&T Merger Is the Right Thing for Sacramento & California
The California Public Utilities Commission recently held a series of public hearings and workshops to discuss the pending merger between AT&T and T-Mobile, up and down the state this past month. I understand that during the hearings, an overwhelming majority of citizens from all walks of life testified in support of the merger and believe the benefits are in the best interest for California.
As a former Sacramento City Unified School District Board President – and the father of two children – I know that giving my children the ability to use the Internet as a learning tool has been vital to their success and continued education, supplementing not only their studies but how they communicate with others as well. I heard also that many of those who spoke at the hearings discussed how better access to broadband Internet is necessary for their children to succeed in school and keep up with how we access information. Access to broadband is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, and making sure this is affordable and available to everyone is a priority for our state.