NYC Public Advocate Outlines 15-Year Municipal Broadband Plan
Jumaane Williams's ‘Internet for All’ proposal would create a nonprofit public internet option, aiming to expand fiber access citywide.
Jumaane Williams's ‘Internet for All’ proposal would create a nonprofit public internet option, aiming to expand fiber access citywide.
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 – New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams outlined his “Internet for All” plan in a report released Wednesday.
The plan, designed to reduce costs and increase access for broadband in New York City, seeks to make fiber universally available throughout New York City. The proposal involves creating a municipal system with a not-for-profit public option for high-speed internet access.
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