Internet Service

Connecticut towns have until June 30 to apply for a state grant to help install secure public Wi-Fi services in underserved communities.

Connecticut officials say the state is committed to bridging the digital divide despite a $20 million cut in federal funding for affordable broadband and digital equity programs.

On Monday, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the lawsuit against Altice and its Optimum Online over hidden junk fees, slow speeds and more. This comes after a wave of consumer complaints triggered an investigation into the cable and internet provider.

Connecticut planned to spend $150 million in federal funds on getting low-income and rural residents connected to high-speed internet. But the federal program that supplied those funds could be shaved down by lawmakers.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into Optimum Altice for allegedly misrepresenting its internet services.

Connecticut has announced a settlement with Frontier Communications to resolve complaints about the internet provider’s service quality.