The Supreme Court has once again declined to hear a case challenging New York’s broadband affordability law. This law mandates that ISPs with over 20,000 customers offer $15 broadband plans with at least 25Mbps download speeds, or $20 plans with 200Mbps, to income-eligible residents. Despite AT&T’s decision to halt its 5G home Internet service in New York rather than comply, the court’s refusal to reconsider its initial denial means the law remains in effect. The telecom industry’s argument that providers might exit the market rather than operate at a loss did not sway the justices. This ruling has spurred similar legislative proposals in Vermont, Massachusetts, and California, as states leverage their regulatory power in the absence of FCC oversight.
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