Faster Cable Broadband Access: New Rules for Providers
New regulations aim to speed up the approval process for building and expanding cable networks, potentially leading to faster broadband internet access for citizens. Local authorities will have a limited time to make decisions, and a lack of response will be considered an approval, streamlining infrastructure development.
Key points
Local authorities will have a maximum of 120 days to approve or deny a new cable franchise request.
If local authorities fail to make a decision within 120 days, the request will be automatically deemed granted.
Any denial of a franchise must be in writing, supported by evidence, and publicly released, increasing transparency.
The provisions aim to accelerate broadband network development, potentially improving internet access for residents.
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