OK SB528

Declares that enhancing and expanding Internet capabilities throughout Oklahoma is in the state's best interest to promote long-term economic growth and efficient service delivery.

Identifies that 48% of smartphone-dependent Americans have closed services due to financial hardship and lack of broadband access to healthcare, education, and job opportunities.

Notes that approximately 5 million of 29 million U.S. households with school-aged children lack high-speed Internet service at home.

Creates the "Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program" and directs the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to produce a report on regulatory compliance issues related to telecommunications at federal and state levels.

Requires the Commission to identify telecommunications regulations deemed beneficial versus problematic for service development, with the report due to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House by May 1, 2018.