Utilities Push Back on West Virginia’s Plan for Pole Attachment Database

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2025 – Internet service providers and utility companies are clashing over West Virginia’s plan to create an $8.1 million pole attachment database.

According to reports, the West Virginia Broadband Office and the state Broadband Enhancement Council filed a report with the Public Service Commission outlining the project’s costs. 

Technical development is expected to total $955,381, including $389,083 in 2025, with another $865,800 for additional resources and support. The largest amount of money would go towards data acquisition for $6.3 million.