New York A00190 requires broadband providers to offer high-speed broadband service to low-income consumers at a cost of no more than $5 per month.

New York A00190 amends the general business law to mandate that broadband providers offer high-speed broadband service to low-income consumers at a cost of no more than $5 per month. Eligible consumers include those whose household is eligible for free or reduced-priced lunch, has an annual income not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, or is eligible for certain state assistance programs. The service must provide a minimum download speed of 100 megabits per second and a minimum upload speed of 10 megabits per second.

New York A00190 requires broadband providers to offer high-speed broadband service to low-income consumers at a cost of no more than $5 per month.

New York A00190 amends the general business law to mandate that broadband providers offer high-speed broadband service to low-income consumers at a cost of no more than $5 per month. Eligible consumers include those whose household is eligible for free or reduced-priced lunch, has an annual income not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, or is eligible for certain state assistance programs. The service must provide a minimum download speed of 100 megabits per second and a minimum upload speed of 10 megabits per second.