Last week AB 470 died in the Senate—a huge win for CA communities! The bill would have let AT&T walk away from providing landline services that many residents rely on. Big thanks to the Senate Appropriations Committee & Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire for standing with us!

"...by selectively choosing where to offer service, AT&T would engage in corporate abandonment that puts lives, livelihoods and entire communities at risk."

#CALeg prioritize public safety over corporate profits! #NOonAB470

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"No matter which way you slice it, federal changes to the BEAD program do not override the Supreme Court's affirmation of a state's authority to establish a broadband affordability standard." - NextGen's Arturo Juarez on CA's affordability bill.

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AB 470 is not a telco modernization bill. It’s deregulation wrapped in equity rhetoric. It weakens consumer protections, abandons oversight, and leaves communities disconnected. That’s not progress. That’s privatization. #StopAB470 #CALeg #CAAssembly

#AB470 serves corporate, telecom interests, NOT community interests. Maintain critical consumer protections for phone connectivity in CA. #CALeg #CAAssembly OPPOSE AB 470!

#AB470 allows AT&T to walk away from its commitment to provide basic telephone service to CA residents. Call @asmmarkgonzalez.bsky.social @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social @blancapacheco.bsky.social & urge them to stop AT&T from abandoning underserved communities! #NOAB470

GPSN's report shows cost is the biggest barrier to quality internet for LAUSD families, with 53% citing affordability as their main challenge. The economic strain is especially severe for very low-income households. Read the full report here: gpsnla.org/familyinsigh...

Today CADE & Digital Equity LA are showing up in Sacramento to make clear: communities deserve fast, reliable, and affordable internet—no matter their zip code! #AffordableInternetNOW #AdvocacyDay

CA has the third-highest cost of living in the nation & internet costs an average of $95/mo! 🛜 That’s why NextGen is advocating w/ #DigitalEquityLA & @cadigitalequity.bsky.social that #CALeg take action to pass #AB353 & #AB1271 for broadband affordability & consumer protections.

This Wed Apr 30th, NextGen will join our CADE & DELA partners at the state Capitol for our annual #DigitalEquity Advocacy Day! 🛜 The mission remains; all CA communities deserve fast, reliable, & affordable internet. Let's do this!✊#DigitalEquityLA @cadigitalequity.bsky.social @asmtasha.bsky.social