Prohibiting Government Broadband: Boosting Competition, Limiting Public Services.
This bill aims to restrict state and local governments from providing broadband internet services. This means that in most cases, private providers will be the sole entities offering such services, intended to foster market competition. However, exceptions exist for current services in areas with limited competition and for 911 emergency services.
Key points
State and local governments will be prohibited from offering public broadband internet services, potentially impacting service availability and pricing in some areas.
Existing government broadband services can continue only in areas with limited competition from private companies.
The bill does not restrict governments from allowing private companies to use their infrastructure (e.g., utility poles) or from providing 911 emergency services.
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