Infrastructure
Utility Companies Push Back Against FCC's New Pole Regulations
Seven telecom organizations oppose an electric utility association's petition to the FCC, which seeks to overturn pole attachment changes.
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Infrastructure
Seven telecom organizations oppose an electric utility association's petition to the FCC, which seeks to overturn pole attachment changes.
Infrastructure
Since 2022, companies have had to amortize R&D expenses over a 5-year period.
Infrastructure
Key objectives include streamlining permitting applications to facilitate wireless and fiber deployment.
Expert Opinion
The checklist covers fair and reasonable costs, timely permitting reviews, greater transparency and innovative deployment processes.
Wireless
The wireless association is asking for more time because of technical complexities of new rules.
Open Access
The rapidly expanding open access network has historically faced consistent opposition from anti-muni groups.
Expert Opinion
As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.
Open Access
At the Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit, five experts debate the essence of 'open access networks'.
Infrastructure
The high cost of data transport and high latency could hinder fiber builds in rural areas.
Infrastructure
Existing infrastructure is insufficient to handle extra traffic from the 2024 Republican National Convention: Verizon.
FCC
Proposed rules would also put more limits on when utilities can pass full replacement costs to telecom companies.
FCC
Telecom and utility companies have been clashing on replacement costs.
FCC
The FCC approved on Wednesday new policies to address gaps in broadband access.
Infrastructure
Main considerations for wireless tower builders are Tribal sites, airports and endangered species
Infrastructure
State can offer grant application points and recognition for adhering to permitting guidance.
Infrastructure
Representatives asked industry leaders to communicate their deployment concerns.