FCC Rules in Favor of Pole Attachment Complaint to Support Broadband Deployment

FCC Rules in Favor of Pole Attachment Complaint to Support Broadband Deployment

The FCC has ruled that power companies cannot charge cable and telecom providers the full cost of pole replacements needed for new attachments. The decision, issued after Comcast filed a complaint against Appalachian Power Company, confirms that providers are only responsible for incremental costs tied to installing stronger or taller poles—supporting broader broadband deployment efforts. The post FCC Rules in Favor of Pole Attachment Complaint …