Posted 3/22/2024, 7:00:34 PM
ISP Fined for Lying About Broadband Availability to Block Competitors
- Jefferson County Cable admitted lying to the FCC about where it offers broadband internet
- The ISP claimed it offered fiber service in an area it hadn't expanded to yet
- An executive admitted submitting false coverage data to prevent grants going to competitors
- Jefferson County Cable will pay a $10,000 fine and implement a compliance plan
- Inaccurate broadband availability claims were made for around 1,500 addresses