FCC Broadband Pre-emption Activity Called Unsurprising
The flurry of FCC activity on pre-emption authority to restrict states and municipalities from imposing barriers to deployment comes amid a push for fiber-based broadband, Robert Quinn of Wilkinson Barker blogged Monday for the Washington Legal Foundation. "The latest ...…
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targets" are cable franchising rules putting additional fees on ISPs for providing non-cable services, limiting franchise fees to video service (see 1908010011), he said, following July pre-emption of a San Francisco ordinance on landlords' provision of competitive access to inside cable wiring (see 1907110015). With the 5G race, "expect the FCC to remain active and vigilant in this area," Quinn said.