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Committee forwards amended digital-equity resolution after hearing private-sector 5G pitches and city progress reports
Summary
The committee heard private carriers, small providers and ten city departments on digital-equity efforts; carriers promoted 5G/fixed-wireless and urged permitting and MLA changes, while city agencies detailed fiber-to-housing connections, community hubs and device distribution. Supervisor Asha Safaie's resolution was amended and recommended to the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Asha Safaie opened a multi-department hearing on the digital divide and a resolution urging adoption of three Economic Recovery Task Force recommendations: provide high-quality computers to vulnerable populations, expand affordable connectivity, and build capacity for new users and small businesses.
Private-sector witnesses said faster deployment and partnership with industry could accelerate access. Rudy Reyes (Verizon) promoted 5G fixed-wireless as a near-term solution for last-mile access and urged the city to renegotiate a costly Master License Agreement for pole attachments, streamline permitting and allow…
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