Recent state data reveals at least 362,000 California households lack internet service. Despite a $6 billion funding for Broadband for All, no funds have been awarded or households connected.
The CPUC has not awarded any funding towards connecting households. The focus on miles of wires in the ground rather than households served contributes to the inefficiency of the program.
The CPUC and California Department of Technology, in charge of broadband infrastructure, lack coordination. CPUC commissioners juggle various responsibilities including electric rates and utility safety, affecting broadband program effectiveness.
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