Rhode Island
Cox Communications sues Rhode Island, says state could ‘waste’ federal broadband money
The cable company says Rhode Island is claiming Newport mansions as “underserved” internet areas
The suit revolves around the $108 million Rhode Island received out of more than $42 billion set aside to expand high-speed internet access in the federal infrastructure law passed by Congress in 2021. The money is meant to pay for infrastructure — t... [4295 chars]