New Jersey A1033 requires CATV companies with system-wide franchises to offer free Internet service at public libraries with bandwidth proportional.

New Jersey A1033 amends existing law to mandate that cable television companies holding a system-wide franchise must provide free Internet service at public libraries within their franchise area. The Internet service must have a business customer class Internet access bandwidth and circuit capacity that matches the specific needs of each public library. This provision applies to applications for a system-wide franchise and is in addition to any existing board orders and rules. The bill aims to ensure that public libraries have adequate Internet access to support their operations and services.

New Jersey A1033 requires CATV companies with system-wide franchises to offer free Internet service at public libraries with bandwidth proportional.

New Jersey A1033 amends existing law to mandate that cable television companies holding a system-wide franchise must provide free Internet service at public libraries within their franchise area. The Internet service must have a business customer class Internet access bandwidth and circuit capacity that matches the specific needs of each public library. This provision applies to applications for a system-wide franchise and is in addition to any existing board orders and rules. The bill aims to ensure that public libraries have adequate Internet access to support their operations and services.