Restoring Local Control Over Broadband Infrastructure Deployment.
This bill aims to restore the authority of state and local governments to regulate the construction of broadband infrastructure. It nullifies two specific Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulings that were designed to accelerate deployment by removing local regulatory barriers. This change gives local communities greater input on the placement and construction of new wireless and wireline networks, potentially slowing down the rollout of faster internet services.
Key points
State and local governments regain full authority over permitting processes for broadband infrastructure (e.g., 5G towers, fiber optics).
The bill cancels federal rules intended to streamline and speed up the installation of new telecommunications networks by carriers.
Increased community input on infrastructure location and aesthetics, but potential delays in accessing high-speed internet.
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