Californians fought hard for affordability, net neutrality, and public safety protections on internet access. The federal government wants to strip that away via a provision in a funding deal. Tell the Governor to reject this provision. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

📢Calling all CA residents📢

Join CADE, @eff.org & many other digital equity advocates as we urge @governor.ca.gov to stand up against the federal government to protect net neutrality, affordability & public safety.

Visit the link below to learn more & ACT today!
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🌐 AT&T says it needs to get out of COLR to “modernize” its landline network. But the truth is COLR doesn’t stand in the way of modernization. In reality, the company is asking for more power to decide where, when, & whether it continues serving Californians.

A big loss for Californians as the approved Charter/Cox Communications merger by the @californiapuc.bsky.social will impact broadband access, while leaving some consumer protections unaddressed. Read the #DigitalEquity advocates’ full statement on the merger: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vu2V

🚨When crises like wildfires hit, reliable emergency communications service can save lives. That’s why CADE opposes AT&T’s effort to eliminate its Carrier of Last Resort obligation in CA. @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov we urge you to keep Californians connected & stop AT&T from ending its COLR duties!

California regulators say AT&T lied to the FCC in a bid to abandon its legal obligation to provide basic phone service to 199,000 customers — with life-or-death stakes

Read @karlbode.com piece on AT&T's multi-front war on California & how it could set the standard for every state it operates in

CADE's statement on AT&T's lawsuit to relinquish its status as a CA "Carrier of Last Resort" (COLR) below ⬇️

We will stand by @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov in unequivocally reaffirming CA's regulatory authority on COLR & telecommunications more broadly.

Last week AB 470 died in the Senate—a huge win for CA communities! The bill would have let AT&T walk away from providing landline services that many residents rely on. Big thanks to the Senate Appropriations Committee & Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire for standing with us!

"...by selectively choosing where to offer service, AT&T would engage in corporate abandonment that puts lives, livelihoods and entire communities at risk."

#CALeg prioritize public safety over corporate profits! #NOonAB470

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"No matter which way you slice it, federal changes to the BEAD program do not override the Supreme Court's affirmation of a state's authority to establish a broadband affordability standard." - NextGen's Arturo Juarez on CA's affordability bill.

Read more ⤵️ arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

AB 470 is not a telco modernization bill. It’s deregulation wrapped in equity rhetoric. It weakens consumer protections, abandons oversight, and leaves communities disconnected. That’s not progress. That’s privatization. #StopAB470 #CALeg #CAAssembly

#AB470 serves corporate, telecom interests, NOT community interests. Maintain critical consumer protections for phone connectivity in CA. #CALeg #CAAssembly OPPOSE AB 470!

#AB470 allows AT&T to walk away from its commitment to provide basic telephone service to CA residents. Call @asmmarkgonzalez.bsky.social @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social @blancapacheco.bsky.social & urge them to stop AT&T from abandoning underserved communities! #NOAB470

GPSN's report shows cost is the biggest barrier to quality internet for LAUSD families, with 53% citing affordability as their main challenge. The economic strain is especially severe for very low-income households. Read the full report here: gpsnla.org/familyinsigh...

Today CADE & Digital Equity LA are showing up in Sacramento to make clear: communities deserve fast, reliable, and affordable internet—no matter their zip code! #AffordableInternetNOW #AdvocacyDay

CA has the third-highest cost of living in the nation & internet costs an average of $95/mo! 🛜 That’s why NextGen is advocating w/ #DigitalEquityLA & @cadigitalequity.bsky.social that #CALeg take action to pass #AB353 & #AB1271 for broadband affordability & consumer protections.

This Wed Apr 30th, NextGen will join our CADE & DELA partners at the state Capitol for our annual #DigitalEquity Advocacy Day! 🛜 The mission remains; all CA communities deserve fast, reliable, & affordable internet. Let's do this!✊#DigitalEquityLA @cadigitalequity.bsky.social @asmtasha.bsky.social