This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate how the supply chain for telecommunications equipment impacts internet service deployment.
Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report biennially on the impact of network equipment availability on the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities (i. e., broadband). This assessment must be included in the FCC’s reports on the state of the communications marketplace, which are submitted to Congress and published publicly every other year.
1. The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to study how network equipment affects internet service availability. 2. It aims to improve the deployment of advanced telecommunications services across the country. 3. The bill does not force companies to provide more data than they already do. 4. The findings from this evaluation could lead to better policies for internet access.
This bill affects internet users, telecommunications companies, and communities seeking better internet access.