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Bill introduced in MN House: HF844 getting more data on broadband deployment from providers

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If the commission finds that the conduct damaged or unreasonably interfered with the function of the infrastructure, the commission may take any action authorized under sections 216B.52 52 to 216B.61 61 with respect to the provider. (b) new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end Sec.

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Bill introduced in MN House: HF974 related to definition of provider and role of franchise and permitting and more

Blandin on Broadband

c) “Local unit of government” has the meaning given in section 116G.03 03 , subdivision 3. Use requirements. Use requirements. Use requirements. Use requirements. A waiver of the notice requirement must be renewed on an annual basis.

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Consortium to bring fiber to every American doorstep

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 4/1/2024 A consortium of fiber network and edge providers has announced a massive deal to rapidly build fiber to every American doorstep and acquire all existing fiber transmission and distribution infrastructure in the United States.

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Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft and Vandalism

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In the indiscriminate search for copper, even modern communications facilities, such as fiber-optic transmission lines and wireless communications towers that have no copper, have been sabotaged. Theft does not stop at overhead wires; underground vaults and equipment boxes are also common targets, as are wireless network towers.

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MN Senate introduces SF2045: establishing Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions for broadband services and infrastructure

Blandin on Broadband

(b) “Broadband” or “broadband service” means any a service providing advanced telecommunications capability and that offers to a person or company high-speed Internet access with transmission speeds that, at a minimum, meet the Federal Communications Commission definition for broadband. (c) 03 , subdivision 3. (a)

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Advocates For Net Neutrality Appeal 6th Circuit Court Decision That FCC Won't

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“When it reversed the Chevron precedent that gave broad discretion to regulatory agencies, the Supreme Court instructed lower courts to interpret the law according to its plain meaning, applying ordinary tools of statutory construction,” John Bergmayer , legal director at Public Knowledge, said in a statement.