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Discussion of Intro 198 - Reporting on discounted internet program utilization
0:11:59
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OTI addresses Chair Gutierrez's bill, Intro 198, which would require reporting on discounted internet service program utilization rates and outreach efforts related to such programs.
- OTI currently provides information on Big Apple Connect eligibility through their website
- They intend to post a dashboard showing utilization rates of all eligible households citywide
- OTI can work with Altice and Charter to detail outreach efforts on the Big Apple Connect webpage
Brett Sikoff
0:11:59
Chair Gutierrez's bill, Intro 198, would require OTI to report on discounted internet service program utilization rates and report to the council about outreach efforts related to such programs.
0:12:11
Currently, we do provide information through our website on eligibility for Big Apple Connect, and we intend to post the dashboard that shows the utilization rates of all eligible households citywide.
0:12:23
As mentioned, Big Apple Connect is directly administered by Altice and Charter, and they have dedicated resources to outreach since the program launched.
0:12:33
We can work with these companies to detail such efforts on the Big Apple Connect webpage.