JD Supra

FCC To Vote on New Pole Attachments Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion

After more than three years of consideration, amidst the largest federal and state investment in broadband deployment, and anticipating disputes between broadband providers and utility pole owners ...
JD Supra

FCC Reforms Pole Attachment Rules to Promote Broadband Deployment

Maria Browne, John Nelson Jr. FCC clarifies rule for allocating pole replacement costs, adopts new rules aimed at faster dispute resolution, and seeks comment expediting pole access On December 15, ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Reality Bytes: Pole attachments next big hurdle for West Virginia broadband expansion

CHARLESTON — West Virginia has the federal money for broadband expansion. The applications are in from internet service providers to begin running fiber lines to areas of the state either unserved or ...
Heartland

Research & Commentary: Pole Attachment Fees

Broadband consumers in Tennessee could soon see a significant hike in their monthly bills if legislation now before the state legislature passes. SB 1222 and HB 1111 are companion bills that would ...
The National Law Review

FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Pole attachment database could cost West Virginia more than $8M over six years

CHARLESTON — A proposed database to keep track of pole attachments as utility companies and internet service providers fight over the costs of pole replacements in order to expand broadband across the ...
West Virginia MetroNews

Broadband Council says delay in pole attachment biggest hinderance to broadband expansion

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is on the verge of a $1.2 billion federally funded broadband buildout but that expansion may be held up by a problem that’s been around for years. Kelly Workman The ...
West Virginia MetroNews

Mon Power, Frontier amend pole attachment agreement

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mon Power and Frontier Communications are proposing amendments to their joint ownership agreement when it comes to approving internet service providers to connect to their power ...
Computerworld

FCC revamps pole-attachment rules for broadband services

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted to revamp nationwide rules governing how broadband providers can attach their lines to utility poles, with the goal of making it faster and easier ...
The Post-Journal

Regulators Stifle Broadband Expansion With Exorbitant Pole Attachment Fees

As government officials discuss the affordability of broadband, some regulators are helping contribute to the problem by implementing sky-high pole attachment fees, the cost of which tend to be passed ...
The National Law Review

FCC To Vote on New Pole Attachments Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...