Monkeybrains, the local internet provider, the great beneficiary
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1414, giving California renters the right to choose their own internet provider — a move expected to help thousands of San Francisco residents stuck with costly, landlord-controlled internet plans.
Starting January 1, 2026, landlords will no longer be able to force tenants to pay for “bulk billing” internet services bundled into leases. Tenants who don’t want those subscriptions can opt out and, if charged anyway, are legally allowed to deduct the amount from their rent.
“This is about freedom of choice and fair competition,” said Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Tracy), who authored the bill. “For too long, renters have paid for services they didn’t choose, often at higher prices.”…