Establishes the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity and Broadband Commission to promote broadband access and digital equity in California.
The bill establishes the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity within the state government to promote broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas, increase broadband adoption, and foster a competitive broadband market. It creates the Broadband and Digital Equity Commission to advise and assist in formulating state policies and plans for broadband and digital equity programs. The commission is tasked with developing a statewide map showing broadband accessibility, prioritizing grants for unserved areas, and ensuring compliance with customer service standards.
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