FCC Strives to Resolve Pole Attachment Fights

FCC Strives to Resolve Pole Attachment Fights By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief

The FCC intends to step up its efforts to make broadband more affordable during its March meeting. That includes facilitating pole access to deploy broadband infrastructure. “Easy, predictable access to poles can significantly speed the deployment and lower the cost of broadband infrastructure,” notes Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in her blog detailing what that agency plans to vote on. The agency intends to consider a rulemaking exploring ways to expedite the resolution of pole replacement disputes. It would establish clear standards for when and how utilities and attachers must share the costs of a pole replacement caused by a new attachment request.