Supreme Court Refuses to Disturb N.Y. Low-Income Broadband Rate Law

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2024 – The Supreme Court declined Monday to weigh in on a New York law mandating affordable broadband prices for low-income customers.

Other states haven’t instituted similar laws, but the industry groups challenging the law told justices they feared other states would follow New York’s lead if the law were allowed to stand.

New York Attorney General Letitia James had struck a deal with ISPs and agreed not to enforce the law while justices considered whether or not to take the case. With their petition denied, James can begin bringing penalties under the law in 30 days.