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Advocates Urge Newsom to Halt on Federal Broadband Funding Tied to Net Neutrality Rollback

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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California utility regulators have cleared the way for the state to accept over $1.4 billion in federal funding intended to expand broadband in underserved areas. This funding comes with a condition: accepting the money means rolling back the state's net neutrality rights regarding equally fast connections to every website. Open internet advocates are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to intervene and prevent the commission from signing the grant until the terms are reviewed, potentially through a lawsuit.

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The federal grant would finance more than 80 equitable internet access projects. These projects are led by companies including Comcast, Pacific Bell, SpaceX, and Verizon and are set to serve over 270,000 people.

Newsom drives energy policy and announces rebates, while the CAISO grid utilizes resources from Arizona and Nevada.

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Who's involved

  • Public KnowledgeUS nonprofit organization advocating on digital issues and urging policy action.
  • Gavin NewsomGovernor of California whose signature is sought regarding the federal broadband grant.
  • Federal Communications CommissionIndependent U.S. government agency whose commission is tasked with implementing the broadband equity plan.

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