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California Begins Construction on 10,000-mile Broadband Network to Bring High-Speed Internet Service to All
On the heels of Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA)’s $6.5 billion investment to expand broadband infrastructure and enhance internet access for unserved and underserved communities, the Governor announces construction began in rural San Diego County (CA) on the first leg of the 10,000-mile broadband network aimed at bringing high-speed internet services to all Californians. Construction began October 13 on State Route 67 near Poway in San Diego County.
California to Invest in 3,000 Miles of Broadband Infrastructure
Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced that California is awarding new contracts that will supply the materials necessary for building 3,000 miles of broadband infrastructure.
Gov Newsom Returns Bill on Utility Pole Usage, Broadband
In a letter to the California State Senate, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) refused to sign Senate Bill 556 which would prohibit local electric utilities from "unreasonably denying" the leasing or licensing of utility poles to communications service providers. The bill would also require mobile service providers to measure and report their progress towards meeting the goal of universal broadband access for the areas they provide service.
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Extend Telehealth Services Expansion (California Office of the Governor)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:56Governor Newsom and Legislative Leaders Announce Historic Broadband Budget Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced an agreement on a broadband trailer bill to expand the state’s broadband fiber infrastructure and increase internet connectivity for families and businesses (AB/SB 156). The legislation includes: