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Bernie Sanders released a new $150 billion plan on Friday to increase broadband internet access across the U.S. and break up what his campaign labels "internet service provider and cable monopolies."
The big picture: Sanders is one of many 2020 candidates, such as Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren to release a plan to increase high-speed broadband access.
Increasing broadband access and lowering costs:
- Sanders says that he would build the needed infrastructure by providing $150 billion toward internet access through the Green New Deal.
- He wants to increase broadband access specifically for those in affordable housing, living with disabilities, schools and on tribal lands.
Breaking up large companies:
- Sanders said he will use existing antitrust authority to break up large service providers such as Verizon, AT&T and Comcast.
- He would also prevent internet service providers from providing content.
Build communication networks:
- Sanders wants all new broadband infrastructure to be built so that it's resilient to extreme weather events brought on by climate change — like floods, hurricanes and wildfires.
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