Rep. Morrow proposes low-cost broadband option modeled on New York program
Representative Chris Morrow introduced a bill to require participating providers to offer a low-cost broadband tier (proposed at $15 a month, 25 Mbps) for low-income Vermonters, with eligibility linked to federal lifeline or home heating fuel assistance programs; committee members raised questions about scope, cost shifts and enforcement.
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Representative Chris Morrow introduced a proposal on Feb. 4, 2025, to create an affordable broadband option for low-income Vermonters modeled on a New York program that has faced litigation but remains in effect. The bill would require participating providers meeting a size threshold to offer a low-cost service tier priced at $15 per month for a minimum speed (written in the draft as 25 megabits per second).
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