"The FCC said it will seek comment on how wireline infrastructure deployment can be accelerated by using Section 253 of the Communications Act. The Act, according to the FCC, 'precludes state and local governments from imposing requirements that prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of telecommunications service.' Currently, the FCC says that providers must obtain authorization from state and local governments to deploy facilities and provide service."
"That same year, the [FCC] limited process times and fees for the deployment of small wireless facilities. Following these actions, we saw a significant surge in wireline and wireless infrastructure investment. With today's item, the Commission will ask questions and explore ways that we can use that same authority to remove impediments to the deployment of wireline infrastructure."
The FCC initiated two actions to ease wireless and wireline deployment and remove outdated rules. The Commission will seek comment on using Section 253 of the Communications Act to accelerate wireline infrastructure deployment and address state and local requirements that can prohibit telecommunications service. The FCC noted that current processes requiring multiple authorizations can discourage private investment and risk taxpayer-funded federal support. The agency will reexamine permitting burdens and look for authority to remove impediments. Separately, the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at accelerating deployment, densification, and upgrades of wireless networks and clarifying that state and local restrictions cannot unlawfully block 5G and future 6G.
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