"AB 1414 introduces an opt-out requirement that would fundamentally undermine the economics of bulk billing. By fragmenting service, it could destabilize networks and reduce the benefits residents and operators rely on today."
"higher broadband costs for renters, reduced ISP investment in multifamily housing, disruption of property-wide smart technology, [and] widening of the digital divide in California."
"This does help with market competition, and in fact some of our support came from some of the smaller Internet service providers... and because this bill is technology-neutral, it helps with not only the current technology, but any new technology that comes out,"
AB 1414 would create an opt-out requirement for building broadband services that industry groups warn could undermine bulk billing economics and fragment service. RETTC, backed by real estate firms and ISPs including AT&T, Comcast, Cox, and RealPage, said fragmentation could destabilize networks and reduce benefits for residents and operators. The groups warned the bill could raise renter broadband costs, reduce ISP investment in multifamily housing, disrupt property-wide smart technology, and widen California's digital divide. Trade associations argued the bill lacks technology neutrality and could advantage certain providers, while supporters say it promotes competition and helps wireless and satellite entrants.
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