California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand

The California Public Utilities Commission votes on September 17 on a BEAD plan that requires waiving the state's net neutrality law for carriers receiving federal grants. California would get $1.86 billion but must not apply net neutrality and rate regulation to such ISPs statewide for up to 14 years.

• California seeks $1.86 billion in federal BEAD grants
• NTIA condition: no net neutrality for recipient ISPs statewide
• State law waiver lasts up to 14 years
• Nearly 30 advocacy groups urged delaying the vote and suing