Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules
Cities defend permit requirements, say ISPs aren't building networks fast enough.
Across the United States, cities and counties are expressing their discontent with the Trump administration's proposal to supersede local regulations governing the establishment of wired broadband networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently seeking public input on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that suggests preempting state and local permitting rules.
The FCC contends that numerous local governments are excessively delaying approvals and demanding high fees from service providers, making certain deployments unfeasible. While the FCC's plan enjoys support from broadband providers, local governments argue that it would override regulations designed to safeguard public safety. Local governments maintain that the proposal is unlawful and urge the FCC to concentrate on addressing how Internet providers impede competition through permit hoarding and other methods that prevent competitors from deploying networks.
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