California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand
Summary
Ars Technica reports that California is poised to accept $1.86 billion in federal BEAD broadband funds while facing NTIA conditions that require states to exempt ISPs from net neutrality rules and price regulations. The article outlines the legal and regulatory tension, potential consequences for California’s net neutrality protections, and the broader implications for broadband deployment and consumer protections.