Fiber

Knowing State Laws Helps Fiber Companies Work With Railroads, Expert Says

Eagle 1 Resources CEO stressed the need to understand laws governing railroad crossings

Abby Larkin

Jul 22, 2026 — 2 min read

Screenshot of Eagle 1 CEO Dave Thomas on July 22, 2026, from the webinar.

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 – As fiber deployment faces hurdles when deploying at railroad crossings, a telecommunications expert is emphasizing the importance of knowing state laws around railroads.

Eagle 1 Resources CEO Dave Thomas discussed the challenges that fiber deployment faces when working with railroads in a Fiber Broadband Association webinar on Wednesday.

Learn about the 3-Part Preview of America250 / Telecom150, a Broadband Breakfast conference on October 1, 2026

America250 / Telecom150

Learn about "Broadband and AI in the Next Congress" at the National Press Club on December 1, 2026

Broadband & AI in the Next Congress

Post tagged in

Fiber Eagle 1 Resources Dave Thomas Fiber Broadband Association Fiber for Breakfast

Maryland Tax Court Voids Digital Ad Tax, Orders Refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock

The case has been closely watched by other states considering similar taxes.

New York’s Two Major Broadband Grant Programs Delivering Fewer Connections At Higher Costs, Study Finds

Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute study says New York grant amounts have risen by about $38 million across programs, while the number of planned connections has dropped by about 34,000