Commentary: FCC’s decision paves way for millions of Americans to get internet access

Commentary: FCC’s decision paves way for millions of Americans to get internet access

Almost five years ago, families without broadband access were promised that the federal government had a plan to help. After the Trump administration revamped and supercharged the wayward $43 billion BEAD program, we’re close to delivering on that promise. Yet new challenges — in the unlikely form of access to utility poles that broadband builders need to use — are sprouting like springtime weeds. Thankfully, the Federal Communications Commissio…