Local Leaders Discuss Broadband Issues with FCC Staff

Local leaders met with the Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau staff on March 13, 2019, to suggest the FCC continuing to re-evaluate the appropriate broadband speed requirements for service to rural areas by carriers receiving federal support. They discussed their concerns with filings, asking the FCC to extend to wireline providers the interpretation of section 253 set forth in the September 27, 2018 Wireless Infrastructure Order. They also requested the FCC act on pending petitions for reconsideration of the order as well as the August 3, 2018 Pole Attachment Order. NATOA, et al. also met with Commissioner Starks, his chief of staff and legal advisor to discuss various issues, including the August and September 2018 orders.