I’m not sure how I feel about this. Allowing ISPs to decide what counts as an affordable option seems like it will get abused quickly. On the other hand, states like NY that mandate the price be $15, doesn’t reflect the reality that inflation happens and the price can’t stay $15 forever.

To give an exact example of what the WhiteHouse stands against.

Broadband funds from the last administration led to an open fiber provider trenching the neighborhood. I gained worthwhile ISP competition and 2Gb low-latency symmetrical for $80/mo.

A 2nd fiber provider is hanging line from the poles.

Our neighborhood has real competition now, instead of a monopoly (or duopoly).

Genuine competition infuriates the Whitehouse - which is threatening to bring the power of US Gov to bear against it.