Supreme Court Rejects Isps Again in Latest Bid to Kill Ny’s $15 Broadband Law
The US Supreme Court has rejected broadband ISPs' latest bid to kill New York's $15 broadband law, which aims to provide low-income households with affordable internet access. The decision comes after AT&T partially exited the New York market, raising questions about the enforceability of the state law. Gigi Sohn, executive director of the American Association for Public Broadband, hailed the ruling as a victory for consumer advocates and Internet users.
- The court's rejection of ISPs' challenges underscores the growing recognition that broadband infrastructure is not merely a private good but also a public utility essential to democratic participation and social equity.
- Will this decision pave the way for other states to pass similar laws, or will ISPs find ways to circumvent these regulations in an ongoing game of regulatory cat-and-mouse?