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According to a report, 26 states in the United States now have laws in place that either ban or restrict community broadband, preventing local towns and cities from establishing their own high-speed internet networks. These laws are often the result of heavy lobbying by major telecommunication companies who argue that such networks pose unfair competition to their services. The report highlights the negative impact of these restrictions, as they limit the ability of communities to bridge the digital divide and provide affordable, reliable internet access to their residents. It also suggests that these laws prevent innovation and hinder economic growth in regions where high-speed internet is limited or expensive.
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According to a report, 26 states in the United States now have laws in place that either ban or restrict community broadband, preventing local towns and cities from establishing their own high-speed internet networks. These laws are often the result of heavy lobbying by major telecommunication companies who argue that such networks pose unfair competition to their services. The report highlights the negative impact of these restrictions, as they limit the ability of communities to bridge the digital divide and provide affordable, reliable internet access to their residents. It also suggests that these laws prevent innovation and hinder economic growth in regions where high-speed internet is limited or expensive.
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