S.B. 2611 Summary

• Amends the definition of "telecommunications carrier" in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 269-1 to explicitly include internet service providers.

• Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from exempting internet service providers from regulatory provisions of Chapter 269, while maintaining exemption authority for other telecommunications providers.

• Grants the Public Utilities Commission explicit regulatory authority over internet service providers under existing telecommunications regulations.

• Takes effect upon approval.