California Law Empowers Renters to Opt Out of Bulk Internet Billing | AI News Digest
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law designed to boost competition in broadband services within apartment buildings, despite opposition from the cable and real estate industries. Set to take effect on January 1, the legislation requires landlords to permit tenants to opt out of collective billing agreements with third-party internet providers. The measure, which garnered strong bipartisan support in both the state Assembly and Senate, aims to empower renters by allowing them to choose their own internet service providers. Advocates believe this will encourage competition and drive down prices, whereas critics, including the California Broadband & Video Association, warn it may threaten the affordability of internet access. This law fills a void left by federal regulations, as similar initiatives at the national level have failed to gain traction.
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