Just as New York State recently did, California is looking to mandate that ISPs offer $15-a-month broadband plans to low-income households, with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps:
California Proposes $15 a Month Home Internet Plans for Low-Income Families
By Luke Bouma, Cord Cutters News - March 25, 2025
https://cordcuttersnews.com/california-proposes-15-a-month-home-internet-plans-for-low-income-families/
Also:
Affordable broadband law could reduce California ISP revenue by ‘less than 1%’ – study
California is considering a bill, similar to New York’s, that would require ISPs to offer a $15 plan for low-income households. A recent study by the state suggests such a law may have minimal impact on large ISP revenues.
By Nicole Ferraro, Light Reading - March 25, 2025
https://www.lightreading.com/broadband/affordable-broadband-law-could-reduce-california-isp-revenue-by-less-than-1-study