New regulations would push utility companies to expand broadband internet access across the state under a plan announced Wednesday by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Lamont said he would introduce legislation with new broadband rules during the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly.
Among other provisions, the new regulations would allow the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to require internet service providers to provide access to all residents where they have video licenses. The companies would also be required to report metrics on availability, download and upload speeds and outages.
PURA would also gain oversight over complaints about internet access from residential and business customers and gain new powers to manage penalties for non-compliance.