The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently took action to modernize the rules for attaching telecommunications equipment to existing power poles.

“EEI and our member electric companies appreciate the Commission’s commitment to reforming the pole attachment process in a way that removes barriers to broadband deployment while safeguarding the energy grid,” said EEI Executive Director of Environment and Deputy General Counsel Alex Bond. “We look forward to working with the FCC, communications providers, and other stakeholders to implement these reforms and bring broadband to more communities while keeping customer bills as low as possible.”

Read more on the Electric Perspectives website.