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California Enforces Broadband Choice Law Allowing Renters to Opt Out of Mandatory ISP Fees

California has enacted legislation requiring landlords to permit tenants to opt out of mandatory ISP bulk billing arrangements. The law aims to increase broadband competition in multi-unit buildings despite opposition from cable and real estate industries. Implementation begins January 1 with potential rent deduction rights for non-compliance.

New California Law Mandates Broadband Choice for Renters

California has implemented groundbreaking legislation that requires landlords to allow tenants to opt out of mandatory Internet service provider arrangements, according to reports from the state legislature. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law despite significant opposition from cable and real estate industry groups, with the measure scheduled to take effect January 1. The legislation aims to increase broadband competition in apartment buildings by giving residents more control over their Internet service choices.

by Megan CarterOctober 15, 2025

Infrastructure Telecom

Vodafone Outage UK: Mobile and Broadband Services Down Nationwide

Vodafone is experiencing a massive network outage across the UK affecting both mobile and broadband services. The disruption began around 3pm with over 135,000 customer reports logged within 20 minutes. The company confirms a “major issue” impacting broadband, 4G and 5G services nationwide.

Vodafone UK is experiencing a massive network outage affecting both mobile services and home broadband across the United Kingdom, with disruption reports beginning around 3pm according to monitoring service Down Detector. The widespread service failure has left thousands of customers without reliable internet access and mobile connectivity, highlighting the critical nature of modern telecommunications infrastructure.