CA AB353

Requires California internet service providers to offer affordable home internet service to eligible households (those participating in public assistance programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or TANF) at no more than $15 per month, excluding government-imposed taxes, with minimum speeds of 50 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream.

Mandates that internet service providers make commercially reasonable efforts to promote and advertise affordable home internet availability, including prominent display on websites and in promotional materials.

Requires annual reporting to the Department of Technology starting January 1, 2027, detailing the affordable service plan offered and the number of households that purchased the service.

Exempts small independent telephone corporations, providers with fewer than 50,000 subscribers primarily serving uncompetitive markets, joint powers authorities, and providers participating in California's lifeline program.

Becomes inoperative if a federal or state broadband subsidy program is implemented that provides at least $15 monthly to low-income households, meets minimum speed requirements, has sustained public funding, and is utilized by all providers with over 100,000 customers.