San Francisco Requires ISP Choice in MDUs
San Francisco landlords of multi-dwelling units may not interfere with tenants’ choice of ISPs, under an ordinance adopted Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. The board voted 11-0 to pass the measure, which got support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation…
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(see 1612080013). In a blog post Wednesday, EFF said such local measures may become increasingly important if the Trump administration reverses net neutrality rules. “In absence of rules protecting users, fair competition can go a long way to deter practices like site blocking and censorship,” wrote EFF activist Elliot Harmon. “If the FCC’s Open Internet Order doesn’t survive the transition -- or if it simply goes unenforced -- then one way that cities can help mitigate the damage is through local laws like this one. Similarly, if the FCC fails to adequately protect Internet users’ privacy, then subscribers will be able to choose ISPs that stand up for their rights.”