New York A04556 would provide free basic cable and high-speed internet to residents of municipal public housing and reimburse providers.

New York A04556 amends the public service law to mandate that internet service providers and cable television companies offering service in a municipality provide free basic cable and high-speed internet service to residents of municipal public housing. The bill defines high-speed internet service as at least 100 mbps download and 10 mbps upload. The Public Service Commission will establish a reimbursement fund for providers to cover the costs of this service. The fiscal impact will not be borne by customers.

New York A04556 would provide free basic cable and high-speed internet to residents of municipal public housing and reimburse providers.

New York A04556 amends the public service law to mandate that internet service providers and cable television companies offering service in a municipality provide free basic cable and high-speed internet service to residents of municipal public housing. The bill defines high-speed internet service as at least 100 mbps download and 10 mbps upload. The Public Service Commission will establish a reimbursement fund for providers to cover the costs of this service. The fiscal impact will not be borne by customers.