Oregon will start charging service providers for undersea cables using its sea floor — millions accrued over years will go toward state schools

Tom's Hardware
Jul 23, 2026, 6:20 am184 ptsTrendingTop
After decades of charging only a one-time fee for undersea cables along its coast, Oregon's lawmakers have recently been discussing a missed opportunity for tax revenue. The state is set to charge cable operators a one-time fee for cable installations within three miles of its coastline, and will be funneling…

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