Lowering Broadband Costs: New Funding Rules for Internet Services
This act aims to reduce internet access costs for citizens by changing how the fund supporting broadband services is financed. This means internet providers and large online platforms will contribute more, potentially leading to lower bills for consumers and better internet access in hard-to-reach areas.
Key points
Internet providers and large online platforms (e.g., search engines, social media, streaming services) will be required to contribute to a fund supporting internet access.
Smaller online companies with low data transmission or revenue will be exempt from these contributions.
The fund will support internet providers in high-cost areas to ensure affordable and available services for residents.
The goal is to lower internet bills for citizens and expand high-speed internet access nationwide.
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