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West Virginia's Broadband Expansion: Utility Pole Attachment Disputes

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West Virginia's Broadband Expansion: Utility Pole Attachment Disputes
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  • WV broadband expansion threatened by pole attachment disputes.
  • State aims to provide high-speed internet to all households by 2029.
    • High fees from utilities for pole upgrades burden ISPs.
    • ISPs contest fees for poles they don't own.
    • A task force is formed to resolve pole attachment disputes in WV.
    • Federal funds may be lost if pole cost disputes are unresolved.
    • Electric utilities want ISPs to fund pole improvements for federal aid.
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