Requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts under a city franchise.

Summary

The bill changes the definition of “gross receipts” used in city franchise agreements so that income from broadband internet service is included. Cities could then charge telecom providers either a per‑access‑line fee or a fee of up to five percent of the newly defined gross receipts. It would affect local exchange carriers that operate within city limits and the municipalities that franchise them.

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