HB4282 Summary

• Increases advanced telecommunications service requirements from 80% to 90% of customers by December 31, 2023 for carriers with more than 10,000 customers and Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers.

• Raises broadband speed standards from 200 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1,000 megabits per second (mbps) for wireline service delivery by December 31, 2023.

• Increases video service access requirement from 35% to 90% of households in telecommunications service areas for providers with over 1,000,000 access lines by December 31, 2023.

• Removes provisions allowing the Illinois Commerce Commission to grant waivers based on economic burden, technical infeasibility, or low population density in service areas.

• Updates the Broadband Advisory Council Act definition of broadband service to require at least 1,000 mbps internet speed capability.