ISPs fear more states will regulate prices as New York law survives challenge.

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United States

Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to $15 broadband law

The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 16 rejected a telecommunications industry lawsuit challenging New York’s decision to be the first state in the nation to limit internet access charges for low-income households.
The New York State Telecommunications Association had argued in court papers that if the Empire State’s policy stands, other states may also impose price controls on internet access.
The group urged the Supreme Court to take up the case to …

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New York

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Telecom Industry Challenge to New York Internet Rate Caps for the Poor

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California

SCOTUS rejects ISPs' challenge to a NY law requiring ISPs to offer $15/month or $20/month service to low-income clients, by not revisiting a lower court ruling

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The Supreme Court has rejected the broadband industry's challenge to a New York law that requires Internet providers to offer $15- or $20-per-month service to people with low incomes. From a report: In August, six trade groups representing the cable, telecom, mobile, and satellite industries filed a...

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Big Loss For ISPs as Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenge To $15 Broadband Law

On Monday, the US Supreme Court shot down internet service providers' challenge to New York's Affordable Broadband Act (ABA). The contentious law requires ISPs to provide service plans for low-income households. It regulates the monthly rates at $15 for 25Mbps and $20 for 200Mbps for those who qualify.Read Entire Article

Tech Spot

Supreme Court quashes Big Telecom's attempt to avoid New York State's low-income price regulation

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a broadband industry appeal and let New York become the first state to cap rates for low-income households, reports Bloomberg. Without comment, the high court refused to consider industry arguments that a federal telecommunications law precludes New York and other states from regulating the rates charged for internet service. Business groups told the court that other states are now likely to follow New York’s lead…

Inside Towers

Broadband Groups Rejected by SCOTUS on New York Rate Caps - Inside Towers

The Supreme Court has rejected the broadband industry's challenge to a New York law that requires Internet providers to offer $15- or $20-per-month service to people with low incomes. From a report: In August, six trade groups representing the cable, telecom, mobile, and satellite industries filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that upheld the state law. But the Supreme Court won't take up the case. The S…

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On Monday, the telecom sector faced a jolt when shares of major players like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast took a noticeable dive. The catalyst? The Supreme Court’s decision to decline an appeal regarding a New York law that imposes broadband rate caps for low-income households. This law, enacted in 2021, mandates internet service providers (ISPs) to offer discounted rates to a significant number of… Source

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Telecom Stocks Plummet After Supreme Court Backs New York Rate Caps

The U.S. Supreme Court Monday denied to review a petition from telecom groups challenging a New York law requiring that ISPs offer a certain plan for eligible low-income households (see [Ref:2404260051]). The Affordable Broadband Act requires $15 monthly plans providing...

Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to $15 broadband law

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