Local Government Provision Of Communications Services
- Replaces the term "advanced service" with "broadband internet service", which, as currently defined, does not reference the speed at which internet services are provided;
- Eliminates the requirement that a local government hold an election before providing or before operating a facility to provide cable television, telecommunications, or broadband internet services to subscribers;
- Eliminates the requirement that a local government hold an election to enter into a private partnership to allow a private provider to use local government facilities in connection with the private provider offering cable television service, telecommunications service, broadband internet service, or middle mile infrastructure.
- Specifies that a local government may provide middle mile infrastructure, which is broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to an end-user location;
and - Modifies the definition of "broadband internet service" as currently defined in the law concerning intrastate telecommunications services ; and
- Repeals a definition that is no longer necessary.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)