Better Internet: Minimum Standards for Government Programs
This act aims to ensure that government programs supporting broadband internet access will require a minimum quality of service. This means that internet funded by public money must be fast and reliable enough to support online learning, telehealth, and telework, directly impacting citizens' quality of life, especially in less accessible regions.
Key points
Introduction of mandatory minimum standards for download and upload speeds and maximum latency for broadband internet supported by federal programs.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will establish these standards to ensure the internet is suitable for remote learning, telehealth, and working from home.
Government programs will not be able to support internet services that do not meet these minimum standards, unless it is infeasible to do so.
Status:
Expired
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