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Minnesota is taking a bold step into the future by advancing a bill that will eliminate outdated telecom regulations and pave the way for a broadband-driven marketplace.

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Committee advances telecom overhaul to update decades‑old telephone laws for broadband era
Senate File 4496, supported by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance and the Department of Commerce, would modernize state telecom statutes, remove obsolete telephone-era requirements and align state law with federal rules to reduce barriers to broadband deployment. The committee recommended the bill to general orders.
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March 30, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Minnesota's Senate is tackling a crucial telecom transition, aiming to protect over 50,000 residents still relying on copper services as new technologies emerge.

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Senate committee reviews telecom transition bill for Minnesotans reliant on copper services
Senate discusses legislature ensuring transition protections for copper telecom users in Minnesota.
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April 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Minnesota is on the brink of transforming its telecommunications landscape by shifting from outdated copper wires to innovative VoIP systems, all while ensuring consumer protections remain intact.

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Senate File 22-2024 aims to modernize Minnesota telecom policy and eliminate copper wires
Senate File 22-2024 reforms telecom regulations, promoting VoIP while protecting vulnerable Minnesotans.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM