CAI is pleased to share a significant development to protect community association residents’ access to affordable, high-quality broadband services. On Jan. 24, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced the withdrawal of a proposal to ban bulk billing agreements in community associations, condominiums, and other multi-tenant buildings.  

This decision is a major victory for the 77.1 million Americans living and working in community associations and ensures access to reliable and cost-effective internet services, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research.  

CAI believes bulk billing agreements is a vital tool to deliver affordable and accessible broadband services to community association residents. These agreements enable community associations to negotiate directly with providers to secure high-speed internet at significantly reduced rates—up to 50% lower than standard retail pricing, according to National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).  Bulk billing arrangements also eliminate common barriers to broadband adoption such as credit checks, security deposits, and installation fees and make connectivity accessible to low-income households and seniors.  

Carr’s decision to withdraw the proposed ban reflects the effectiveness of grassroots advocacy. CAI worked closely with a coalition of industry leaders including the National Multifamily Housing Council, the National Apartment Association, and the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center to amplify the voices of community association members and highlight the benefits of bulk billing agreements. Together, we demonstrated these agreements are cost effective and crucial to bridge the digital divide and foster broadband infrastructure investments. 

This victory would not be possible without the engagement of members. In response to CAI’s call to action, thousands of community association leaders, homeowners, and advocates contacted their members of Congress and the FCC to share how bulk billing agreements benefit their communities. Your efforts made a difference!  

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