Bill > A03753

This bill enacts the "Cellular Mapping Act of 2025," which requires the New York Public Service Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of cellular services across the state. The bill defines various terms related to cellular coverage, including service levels (excellent, adequate, poor, or no coverage), and service provider classifications. The commission must review the availability, affordability, and reliability of cellular services, including analyzing the Federal Communications Commission's broadband map, assessing competition among providers, and identifying technological solutions for underserved areas. The commission is mandated to create and publish a detailed cellular service access map that includes information about call completion rates, download speeds, number of providers, and service prices. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to hold at least four regional public hearings, examine the labor workforce needed for statewide excellent cellular coverage, and prioritize access for communities negatively impacted by poor cellular service. The commission must submit an annual report to state leadership detailing its findings, including the number of residences with different levels of cellular coverage, service prices, affordability analysis, and other relevant metrics. The division of consumer protection will assist in ensuring cellular service providers comply with the commission's recommendations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3753