Vermont PUC Proposes Revamped Pole-Attachment Rate Method
The Vermont Public Utility Commission proposed a single pole-attachment presumption of 1.25 feet for any attacher. CLEC Association of Northern New England asked to amend the rules, which previously let pole owners bill traditional phone service providers for using 2…
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feet of usable space on a pole but required them to bill cable providers for 1 foot (see 1811060028). “This change will result in improved competition among market participants, increased investment in Vermont, a Rule more closely aligned with the practices of the FCC and other nearby jurisdictions in New England, and fewer disputes,” said Thursday's order in docket 19-3603-RULE, signed by all three commissioners. Presuming 1.25 feet “does not necessarily result in revenue neutrality,” but that would be “too administratively complex,” the PUC said. “The data we received was problematic because the attachment numbers submitted were incomplete.” The PUC said it will soon seek comment and have hearings.