Internet for All

The coalition fighting to bring publicly owned and union operated broadband to NYC. Led by @NYCDSATechWG, @IBEWLocalUnion3, @MoreCaucusUFT, @VocalNewYork.

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

From accessing education, to housing, to healthcare, the internet is a vital utility. It's time we started treating it that way.

The Internet for All coalition is demanding internet for the people, by the people.

Learn more here: https://t.co/AMEYfiAvFO

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

If Canada’s internet policy, which is highly regulated and meant to promote better competition and service, STILL isn't good enough, then what does that say about the internet policy of the USA? https://t.co/QWLPZSR5ja

[Kristen Gonzalez @Gonzalez4NY]

No reason it has to be this way. We can take technology back from the hands of corporations and billionaires. 😌 #InternetForAll

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

This thread shows why we need democratically overseen and operated Internet in NYC *yesterday*, and why we are fighting for it now.

[NYC-DSA Tech Action🌹 @NYCDSATechWG]

Despite the City already being burned by CityBridge's LinkNYC, they're entering into a new contract to allow them to install 5G towers everywhere. The catch? This time the service isn't even free for users...

https://t.co/bosefFXL5h

[Kristen Gonzalez @Gonzalez4NY]

My name is Kristen Gonzalez. I was born & raised in Elmhurst, and now I'm a tech worker in LIC & organizer with @NYCDSATechWG.

I'm a socialist running for State Senate because no one—from Greenpoint to Woodhaven—should struggle to live with dignity.

[NYC-DSA Tech Action🌹 @NYCDSATechWG]

Kristen is a child of Queens, a tech worker, and a committed socialist organizer!

If you want to NY to achieve equitable, democratic oversight and implementation of technology, she deserves your support!

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Governor Hochul has announced $1 Billion in funding for broadband initiatives across the state in the new budget.

Time for our new City Council to secure some of that funding to establish a publicly-owned and operated municipal broadband network in NYC.
https://t.co/3dsUFxyOWM

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Sure, NYC is advanced and all, but we just aren't ready for a municipally owned, high speed, sliding-scale priced broadband network like the ones in international mega metropolises such as *checks notes* Chattanooga, Tennessee. https://t.co/KlR2b5bzuk

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

From our friend in Philly - "Market competition won’t give us the broadband infrastructure we need."

[Paul Prescod @paul_prescod]

We rely on digital infrastructure for our daily lives. I wrote for @jacobin about the need to make broadband internet a universal public utility, and how states can partner with the @CWAUnion to create high quality union jobs in the process!

https://t.co/dgozvqFYL0

[NYC-DSA Tech Action🌹 @NYCDSATechWG]

The Mayor just spent 15 minutes reintroducing his Internet Master Plan to give subsidies to private ISPs. This isn’t just the same bad plan from 2020, it’s the same strategy the City has used for the last 30 years.

Here’s a better plan: https://t.co/TN3pTHqqOJ

[Martina Meijer @meijer_martina]

But what about the teachers and staff that also require wifi for our work during the pandemic? Why not extend the $50/month subsidy to all who need it? @Internet4AllNYC @MOREcaucusUFT

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

If you can, you should sign up for this federal credit.

But when public benefits are means tested, hard to access, and rely on private companies, people don’t get the services they need.

We’re fighting for a universal program to get everyone covered.

https://t.co/T2viYx7ArO

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Internet companies will fight to avoid competing with a nonprofit City-run provider. We welcome local orgs—block associations, places of worship, community groups—to join in challenging big ISP influence over politics in order to connect every New Yorker: [email protected]

[NYC-DSA Tech Action🌹 @NYCDSATechWG]

This lesson must be applied from the international level, to the national, on down to the local. Technical infrastructure must be built with public funds, in the public service, and democratically run, so the people can have technological independence from private corporations.

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Lot’s of friends out today

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Today we’ll be talking broadband at the @pspnyinc Harlem Youth Day in Marcus Garvey Park. Come say hi!

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

We’re outside! Come through!

[Chris Fasulo @fasulo_chris]

Let’s go!! No need to train anyone the 1800 @IBEWLocalUnion3 #SpectrumStrike technicians are ready to work DAY 1

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

All in all, this is not a feasibility question, it is a political question. City lawmakers need to take action now to end subsidies to private ISPs, and reinvest in a public system that will connect all New Yorkers.

#InternetForAllNYC

Read the report: https://t.co/T2Lwmpav9a

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Broadband internet access for all New Yorkers is within our reach. @NYCDSATechWG has issued a report that shows investing in a public option for internet is not just feasible, it is the *only* way to ensure universal access.

Read it here: https://t.co/T2Lwmpav9a

[Internet for All @Internet4AllNYC]

Costs to install and operate a public broadband network in NYC will remain manageable, with a variety of available funding sources, including affordable subscriber fees from those households and businesses that can afford it, along with federal, state, and local funds.