An Act related to the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband in Massachusetts
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve broadband access, resilience, and quality across Massachusetts. It focuses on ensuring reliable internet service, particularly in the face of potential disruptions like disasters, and streamlining the process for building new broadband networks. The legislation seeks to enhance public safety through better internet connectivity and improve the overall quality of broadband services available to residents and businesses.
Key provisions
- Addresses broadband resiliency to withstand disruptions.
- Facilitates the construction of new broadband networks.
- Aims to improve the quality of broadband service.
- Supports disaster response efforts related to broadband infrastructure.
- Focuses on public safety through reliable internet access.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Broadband providers
- Local governments in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill addresses the need for robust broadband infrastructure.
- It seeks to simplify pole attachment processes for network construction.
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