Tennessee

State News

  • VolunteerTV.com featured an article expressing Connected Tennessee’s efforts to determine the most accurate picture of broadband availability across the state. To read more, please click here.
  • An article posted on the Blount County Daily Times discusses a new broadband plan to increase availability and adoption of service in unserved and underserved areas.
  • The Huntsville Times announces federal stimulus funds that will provide high-speed broadband access to part of East Tennessee.  To read more, please click here.

In April 2009, Tennessee signed into law a bill that supported deregulation of landlines.  This legislation promotes recognition of the growing consumer choice in the telecommunications marketplace.  The bill, SB 1954/ HB 1698, enacted the Market Regulation Act of 2009, which encouraged updated telecom laws that would eliminate price regulations and support a competitive market in Tennessee, and keep costs down for consumers.  In updating its telecom laws, the Tennessee legislature demonstrates a focus on consumer protection.

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Citizens for a Digital Future Flyer

Further Telecom Reform Needed in Tennessee – One Pager

Further Telecom Reform Needed in Tennessee