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SCS/HCS/HB 1750 - The Public Service Commission (PSC) must review the Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Plan and make recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2011 regarding how to maximize broadband development in the state. As part of its review, the PSC must: assess the current level and quality of high-speed internet access available in Missouri, identify barriers to access in underserved and unserved areas, and identify ways to increase the deployment and adoption of high-speed internet access at affordable rates within 5 years, which may include incentives for private investment by all communications industries. The act requires incumbent local exchange telecommunications companies (ILECs) to reduce their intrastate exchange access rates by 6% of the difference between their intrastate and interstate rates each year for 3 years. Small ILECs are exempt from this requirement. This act is similar to SS/SCS/SB 698 (2010), SS/SCS/HCS/HB 495 (2009) and SS/SCS/SB 555 (2009). ERIKA JAQUES
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