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Council Member Holden advocates for Intro 898 to increase broadband transparency
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Council Member Robert F. Holden presents his support for Intro 898, a bill aimed at increasing transparency and public access to information about broadband service and cable franchise agreements in New York City. He emphasizes the importance of providing clear and accessible information to constituents about broadband services in their neighborhoods.
- The bill proposes creating a user-friendly portal with an annually updated map showing broadband service availability and franchisee obligations.
- Holden highlights the need for constituents to know which companies operate in their areas and what services they should receive.
- He mentions his experience as chair of the council's committee on technology, where broadband access and franchise compliance were frequent issues.
Robert F. Holden
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Thank you chair Gutierrez and for the opportunity to hear intro eight ninety eight, a bill to increase transparency and provide the public with easier access to information about broadband service and cable franchise agreements in New York City.
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This legislation would create a user friendly portal featuring a navigable map updated annually that outlines where broadband services are available and what obligations franchisees have to the city and its residents.
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Constituents deserve to know which companies are operating in their neighborhoods, what services they should receive, and what commitments those companies have made.
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Just so we don't have all the advertising of these companies that say this is what we offer, and then they don't.
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And we've all we've seen that a lot.
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So during my time as chair of the council's committee on technology, broadband access and franchise compliance were issues that came up often.
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This bill is a simple but important step toward making this information clearer and more accessible to the public.
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Public.
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I look forward to hearing from the administration on this bill and working together to move it forward.
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Thank you, chair, for for allowing me to make a statement.
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Thank you.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
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Of course.