Streaming video providers continue to profit from subscriptions in Massachusetts but don’t pay for the use of the public rights of way like cable providers do. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its municipalities, and the community media centers that serve them can all benefit from asking streaming entertainment providers to pay for their use of public property.

Community media stations are providing more vital services to Massachusetts residents than ever and are doing so on increasingly lower budgets. The time is right to update Massachusetts laws to ensure these services can continue well into the future.