Regulators in California have come up with a proposed plan to raise more money to pay for expanding internet connectivity in the state by adding a text message surcharge to residents’ phone bills.
The plan has been brought up by the state’s Public Utilities Commission, which would add a monthly text message-related fee to users’ bills. However, passage is far from guaranteed, as the measure faces several headwinds and other complexities that will make passage a challenge.
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