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Bill: Expanding Internet Access Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Talmorian Congress of the Left
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 4404
Description[?]:
| To establish a public internet service provider to provide service in underserved regions and to promote competition among private providers |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:20:16, June 01, 2018 CET | From | Talmorian Congress of the Left | To | Debating the Expanding Internet Access Act |
| Message | Devin Patel, Minister for Science and Technology: Mr. Speaker, There is no doubt the internet is a transformative tool. It allows people and businesses to bridge barriers of distance and time and language to make connections that enhance our learning, enhance our understanding, and to boost our economy. But the fact is, relying solely on private providers means there are people who will be left behind. Their areas are too remote or their incomes too low to be of any interest to private providers. And that's where we would propose a public ISP. Not to try to drive private companies out of business- but to instead find a way to reach those who are left behind and to provide greater competitive forces to the marketplace. We can do both without putting unfair pressure on private businesses that have done so well expanding internet access in Talmoria. And we should do both- because it will benefit out country and its people more than leaving them behind ever will. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 141 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 359 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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