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Massachusetts Low-Income Broadband Bill Gets Pushback

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2025 – A New England ISP trade group is pushing back against a Massachusetts bill that seeks to cap broadband rates for low-income households. The Massachusetts bill mandates that all state-based ISPs create and promote an affordable broadband plan or risk a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation. The requirement would apply to wireline, fixed wireless, and satellite providers, both private and public. If passed, the bi…

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Now that New York’s Affordable Broadband Act has gone into effect, other states are looking to mandate low broadband rates for low-income households. The New York law went into effect when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of the case. State Senator Pavel Pavano of Massachusetts proposed SD1200, “An Act preserving broadband service for low-income consumers”. This law proposes that all ISPs offer 100 Mbps broadband to qualified low…

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