WV Lawmaker Proposes That ISPs Be Classified as Telecommunications Utility
West Virginia Delegate Henry Dillon (R) introduced a bill Wednesday that would classify ISPs as a telecommunications utility under the regulation of the state Public Service Commission. According to HB-4631, "reliable broadband internet is a fundamental and reasonable expectation of…
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our consumers," and the need for it matches or exceeds "the need for utilities such as telephone service in importance." The bill was referred to the House Energy and Public Works Committee.