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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the California Home Internet LifeLine Act of 2025, aims to expand broadband access for low-income Californians by creating a new lifeline program. It would allow internet service providers to offer discounted broadband plans to eligible households, with a minimum speed requirement of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, and a monthly cost of $30 or less. The bill also prohibits bundling voice and internet services and limits subscribers to one subsidy per household, while requiring the commission to report on the program’s impact.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new broadband lifeline program for low-income households.
- Requires internet service providers to offer at least one plan with 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload at $30 or less per month.
- Prohibits requiring subscribers to bundle voice and internet services to receive a subsidy.
- Limits subscribers to one subsidy per household.
- Prevents internet service providers from being required to become eligible telecommunications carriers.
- Prohibits inappropriate upselling of internet service plans to lifeline subscribers.
- Requires the commission to estimate and report on any increase to the Universal Service Public Purpose Programs surcharge.
- Sets a limit on the surcharge rate for the lifeline program.
Who is affected
- Low-income California residents
- Internet service providers
- The California Public Utilities Commission
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