A 3912
Requires CATV companies to provide free broadband Internet service and associated equipment to public libraries and, under certain circumstances, other municipal buildings.
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Bill overview
This bill requires cable television (CATV) companies operating in New Jersey to provide free broadband internet service and the necessary equipment, such as routers, to public libraries and, under certain circumstances, other municipal buildings. Specifically, it mandates that any new or renewed municipal franchise agreements include this provision. CATV companies would also need to provide a business-class internet connection to libraries proportional to their needs. This aims to improve internet access for libraries and other public services.
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