CTIA Urges Clarity on Pole Attachment Rules
CTIA asked the FCC to act on its 2019 petition seeking clarity of pole attachment rules under Section 224 of the Communications Act. Representatives of the group met with aides to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioner Brendan Carr, according…
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to filings posted Wednesday in docket 17-84. “As wireless providers continue to build out and enhance 5G networks nationwide, access to existing poles -- including light poles -- is critical,” CTIA said: “However, uncertainty exists today as to the application of Section 224 to light poles, which continues to impede their use and hamper wireless providers’ ability to increase capacity in their networks to meet ever-growing data demands and expand competitive home broadband offerings.”