Federal Register #FCC 25-38

FCC Announces Effective Date for Revised Pole Attachment Rules to Accelerate Wireline Broadband Deployment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the effective date for revised pole attachment rules to support faster wireline broadband deployment. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Wireline Competition Bureau - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory action rather than a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being solicited; the action revises regulations for pole attachments - Notable Requirements: - Revised rules require improved cooperation between utilities and attachers - Establishes timelines for processing large pole attachment requests - Streamlines the contractor approval process for pole attachments - Amends specific sections of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (1.1403(b), 1.1411(c)-(k), 1.1412(a)-(b), (e)) - The FCC is the sole agency involved; no contract or procurement is being issued

Description

This final rule announces the effective date of revised pole attachment rules aimed at accelerating wireline broadband deployment by removing barriers to infrastructure investment. The rule establishes greater collaboration and cooperation between utilities and attachers, sets timelines for large pole attachment requests, improves the pole attachment timeline, and speeds up the contractor approval process. The revised rules will become effective on May 7, 2026, following approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the associated information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will oversee the implementation of these rules.

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