State Senate panel backs bill to deregulate Internet phone service

Proponents say the bill would lock the state's hands-off policy into law, but critics say it would strip the PUC of its power to require phone firms to provide basic land-line service to any consumer.

SACRAMENTO — An industry-backed bill that would preempt state agencies from regulating Internet-enabled voice and data transmissions won unanimous approval from a state Senate committee in its first legislative hearing.

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