Chairman Carr's Build America Agenda Makes Great Progress in First Year

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr highlighted some key wins under his “Build America Agenda” since it was first launched last July in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As outlined last July, the agency’s Build America Agenda is centered on actions that unleash fast and affordable services for American families and businesses.

• Adopted rules to streamline the process for getting communities off old and slow copper lines and onto new, high-speed networks.  This action reduces regulatory burdens and effectively frees up tens of billions of dollars annually for the roll out of upgraded, high-speed networks to more Americans on a faster timeline.
• Updated pole attachment rules to make broadband deployment faster and more efficient. The new rules promote collaboration between broadband providers and utility pole owners, reduce delays, and help accelerate high-speed internet access nationwide.
• Created and used a first-of-its-kind accelerated docket to expedite the review process for pole attachment complaints and ensure resolution within 60 days.
• Clarified rules to ensure so-called reverse-preemption states that regulate pole attachments in their own jurisdictions do not slow broadband deployments with red tape.
• Approved at least $50 billion in cable, fiber, and wireline deals that promise more investment, infrastructure deployment, and connectivity throughout the United States