New York A06179 exempts broadband internet providers from needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to attach equipment to utility.

New York A06179 amends the public service law to exempt broadband internet providers that do not offer regulated telephone service from needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity when attaching equipment to utility poles. This exemption applies to poles solely or jointly owned by the pole owner. The bill does not grant these providers any rights to occupy or use state or local public rights-of-way. The changes take effect immediately.

New York A06179 exempts broadband internet providers from needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to attach equipment to utility.

New York A06179 amends the public service law to exempt broadband internet providers that do not offer regulated telephone service from needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity when attaching equipment to utility poles. This exemption applies to poles solely or jointly owned by the pole owner. The bill does not grant these providers any rights to occupy or use state or local public rights-of-way. The changes take effect immediately.