Expert Opinion
Johannes Maassen: After September 4, Pole Accuracy Becomes BEAD's Real Test
The true test for BEAD will lie in whether projects can move from paper to poles without preventable delays.
Pole Attachments
Shentel: Pole Disputes on the Way for BEAD Participants
The company is also looking to refinance its debt later this year.
Pole Attachments
Citynet CEO: West Virginia Broadband Held Back by Pole Fights
W.V. provider expresses hope that problems will soon be fixed
Pole Attachments
FCC Updates Pole Attachment Rules
The agency adopted a timeline for utilities to respond to contractor approval requests from ISPs.
Pole Attachments
Utilities, Cable Still at Odds on Draft Pole Order
Groups are continuing to meet with staff ahead of Thursday's vote.
Pole Attachments
Utilities Want Tweaks to Pole Attachment Draft Order
Electric companies also supported some parts of the draft.
Maria T. Browne
States Cracking Down on Pole Violations With New Legislation
Move to end ‘double poles.’
Pole Attachments
FCC Draft Order Would Set Deadline for Large Pole Attachment Requests
The draft would also set a deadline for utilities to respond to ISP requests to approve new contractors.
Pole Attachments
Carr Floats Covering Light Poles in Federal Law
Light pole rules remain a sticking point as the FCC Chairman promotes a competitive agenda.
Pole Attachments
FCC Chairman Carr Announces ‘Build America’ Agenda
Sioux Falls, SD, hosted Carr as he spoke on his plans for future telecom.
Pole Attachments
Cable, Utilities at Odds on Contractor Approval for Pole Work
NCTA proposed a 30-day deadline for utilities to greenlight an ISP's contractor.
Pole Attachments
USTelecom Urges FCC to Reject 'One-Size-Fits-All' Pole Rules
The group warned that prescriptive rules would risk undermining broadband deployment
Pole Attachments
Pew: States Should Collect Data on Utility Poles
The data could inform policy decisions where the FCC doesn't regulate poles, the group said.
Cox Communications
Cable Re-ups Push for Pole Attachment Timelines
The industry wants a firm deadline for utilities to process large pole attachment requests.
Charter
West Virginia Utilities Win Concessions in Broadband Pole Dispute
State task force weakens utility reporting requirements, despite calls for more oversight.
Pole Attachments
Pole Attachment Delays Vexing West Virginia Broadband Projects
The state, which has its own pole attachment regulations, is considering a rapid response team similar to the FCC's.
