FCC Kills Build-out Requirements for Telecoms

Frankencelery writes "In a 3-2 vote, the FCC has altered cable franchising laws in the U.S. to the advantage of AT&T and Verizon. 'The FCC order imposes a 90-day limit on local communities' franchising decisions, but, more importantly, does away with build-out requirements. Those requirements generally insist that companies offer service to all the residents in the town, rather than cherry-picking the profitable areas.' Good news for the telecoms, but bad for cities who want a say in the fiber deployments."

Comments

Its the FCC on monopoly and duopoly

[AHuxley]

In Capitalist West US government only listen to rich telco.
In Soviet Union everybody listen to you!

This IS A Good Thing!!

[sciop101]

Local governments still have the authority to say "NO!" If the local government does not like the telecoms plan, the plan can be killed in entirety. No foul, No gain!

Other businesses have the privilege of deciding where to do business and open/close stores. Telecoms deserve the same right!

Resources should not be wasted on installations that cannot be profitable, or at least break even!