Streamlines broadband deployment in Massachusetts by expediting permitting, ensuring equitable access to infrastructure, and promoting open access.
The bill aims to accelerate broadband deployment in Massachusetts by expediting permitting processes, ensuring fair access to infrastructure, and prioritizing open access networks. It mandates streamlined permitting for broadband infrastructure, with state and municipal authorities required to process applications within 45 days for standard projects and 30 days for underserved or historic districts.
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