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Philip Athey

Washington, D.C.
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Covering state telecom policy @Comm_Daily
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New York City Public Advocate Creates Municipal Broadband Plan

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By Philip Athey
| Communications Daily
“By leveraging existing infrastructure and building new pathways, we can create a municipal system that provides affordable and accessible internet for all,” said Williams, who has been affiliated with both the Democratic and Working Families parties, in his plan. While the public advocate doesn't have a vote on the New York City Council, he's allowed to introduce bills and has oversight responsibilities for city agencies.
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Consumer Groups Urge Against Rehearing of CPUC IPCS Rate Cap

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By Philip Athey
| Communications Daily
Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! In April, the CPUC adopted a new rate that would limit what IPCS providers can charge inmates to 4.5 cents per minute, down from 7 cents previously (see 2604090059). The change was adopted without oral arguments being heard as part of the rulemaking process.
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Opposition Grows to California CPUC Amendment

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By Philip Athey
| Communications Daily
The constitutional amendment easily passed in the California Assembly last month on a 67-1 vote (see 2605200033). It had previously advanced out of two committees with unanimous votes and without any formal opposition from outside groups, according to an analysis filed with the amendment. Adria Tinnin, director of race equity and legislative policy at The Utility Reform Network (TURN), said the lack of formal opposition was just a logistics issue.
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