Cable & Telecommunications Providers Temporarily Prohibited From Terminating Internet And Voice Service

Press release from Township of Aberdeen:

4/14/2020 - Cable & Telecommunications Providers Temporarily Prohibited from Terminating Internet & Voice Service

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 126, prohibiting cable and telecommunications providers from terminating Internet and voice service due to nonpayment until 30 days after the current public health emergency has ended. The order also mandates that all service downgrades, service reductions, or late fees due to nonpayment are prohibited unless they are imposed in accordance with a policy approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Additionally, any Internet or voice service that was disconnected after March 16 due to nonpayment must be reconnected.

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