MS HB1716

Authorizes the City of Biloxi to acquire, lease, purchase, or build real and personal property for Internet broadband capacity and services for city departments to deliver municipal services more effectively

Permits the city to own and operate an Internet system and network providing broadband speeds of at least one gigabit per second for uploading and downloading, including free wi-fi in public buildings and spaces

Allows the city to sell or lease surplus Internet capacity, services, and related property (including dark fiber) to local governments, public schools, colleges, universities, private businesses, and other third parties to expand broadband access

Authorizes the city to adopt resolutions, orders, and ordinances necessary to implement these purposes

Takes effect upon passage