GoNetspeed plans to accelerate its $250 million fiber build in Massachusetts by advocating for changes in the state's pole attachment rules. Currently, Massachusetts does not follow the FCC's One-Touch-Make-Ready system, causing delays compared to other New England states like Connecticut and Maine. Chief Legal Counsel Jamie Hoare expresses hope for pending legislation (H.3546 and S.2285) that would streamline pole attachment by allowing approved contractors to work in the communications space on utility poles, potentially transforming state infrastructure efficiency.
Hoare explained that in Massachusetts, the lack of One-Touch-Make-Ready rules hampers the speed at which companies can deploy fiber networks compared to other states.
The proposed legislation H.3546 and S.2285 aims to streamline pole attachment processes in Massachusetts, allowing quicker deployment of communications networks by using approved contractors.
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