CPUC Docket R.22-03-016 -- Reject New Service Quality Regulations
Dear Commissioners:
On behalf of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), I am writing to outline the Chamber’s concerns regarding new service quality regulations and the potential negative impact on wireless access for our members and underserved communities throughout California.
The Chamber represents over 2,200 member businesses and over 300,000 jobs. Our mission is to make the San Diego Region the best place to live and work; any costly impediment to expanding wireless connectivity in our region raises concerns. While we support the Commission's commitment to achieving wireless connectivity for all, amending General Order 133 with unnecessary and costly regulations could impede the goal to provide more affordable and accessible wireless in the San Diego region. Amendments to General Order 133 may impact wireless expansion efforts in communities with limited-to-no connectivity due to the topography and/or lack of contiguous infrastructure (power, roads, and development) needed to support cohesive wireless deployment. Additionally, broadband is now more affordable and accessible in our community than ever. New service quality metrics would disrupt this progress and lead to increased costs to consumers and small businesses.
For these reasons, the Chamber respectfully urges the California Public Utilities Commission to reject these unnecessary and costly regulation changes and, instead, help remove the barriers impeding wireless deployment and support efforts to accelerate wireless deployment in our community and throughout the State.
The Chamber is committed to continued engagement with the CPUC in partnership with our telecommunications members. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Cazares, Policy Advisor, at LCazares@sdchamber.org.