Government
Oct. 4, 2011
Cities appeal to FCC over public rights of way
The fight between local governments and Internet providers over who should govern the nation's broadband networks is heating up. Both sides filed comments before the FCC last week.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Local governments have mounted a campaign to counteract what they say are false claims by Internet providers that local regulations are hindering deployment of infrastructure.
In some instances, municipalities say, the broadband industry has lodged complaints with the Federal Communications Commission about jurisdictions from which they've never asked for permits. They say the complaints are part of ...
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