Wireless providers large and small have been asking the FCC and Congress for help to clear away regulatory barriers to broadband deployment; they especially have sought help with what they say are uneven prices charged by municipalities for pole attachments and lengthy, costly delays to siting wireless infrastructure, Inside Towers reported.
The FCC yesterday voted 3-0 to open a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
to accomplish these goals; it invites public comment on regulations for
pole attachments such as how to ensure pole attachers are not charged
multiple times for certain capital costs and establishing a shot clock
for FCC consideration of complaints.
The retirement of legacy copper is
discussed too, and the agency seeks comment on how to streamline that as
providers transition to IP networks. Continue Reading