Democrat Adelstein Taking on Democrat Rosenworcel's Bulk Billing Ban
Said opt-out requirement was as good as a ban 'because bulk discounts are only possible if providers can commit to 100% penetration.'

Said opt-out requirement was as good as a ban 'because bulk discounts are only possible if providers can commit to 100% penetration.'
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2024 – FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's plan to ban bulk billing of Internet access services in condos and apartments is short at least one FCC Democratic Commissioner.
In this case, the Democrat is former FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein, who serves as a director of OpticalTel, a portfolio company of DigitalBridge Group Inc. OpticalTel’s business model has focused on the multiple dwelling unit market.
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