[New post] AT&T could use utility pole dispute to get a head start on Google Fiber in Louisville

Ben Lovejoy posted: " ArsTechnica reports that AT&T is going to court to prevent Google Fiber getting immediate access to its utility poles in Louisville, potentially delaying Google's plans to launch its high-speed broadband service in the city. AT&T's lawsuit " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on 9to5Google AT&T could use utility pole dispute to get a head start on Google Fiber in Louisville by Ben Lovejoy ArsTechnica reports that AT&T is going to court to prevent Google Fiber getting immediate access to its utility poles in Louisville, potentially delaying Google's plans to launch its high-speed broadband service in the city. AT&T's lawsuit in US District Court in Louisville says the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government's ordinance is invalid because it conflicts with and is preempted by the Federal Communications Commission's pole attachment regulations. AT&T also argues that under Kentucky law, only the state Public Service Commission has jurisdiction to regulate pole attachments. AT&T is planning its own fiber service in the city, but insists that the case has nothing to do with Google ... Read more of this post Ben Lovejoy | February 26, 2016 at 5:09 am | Tags: AT&T, Federal Communications Commission, Google Fiber, Google Fiber cities, Louisville | Categories: Fiber | URL: http://wp.me/p1w6tN-yLk Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from 9to5Google. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://9to5google.com/2016/02/26/att-google-fiber-louisville/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com