New York S02355 exempts broadband internet providers from obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity for attaching to utility poles.

New York S02355 amends the public service law to exempt broadband internet providers that do not provide regulated telephone service from needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity when attaching to utility poles. This exemption applies only to poles solely or jointly owned by the pole owner. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S02355 exempts broadband internet providers from obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity for attaching to utility poles.

New York S02355 amends the public service law to exempt broadband internet providers that do not provide regulated telephone service from needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity when attaching to utility poles. This exemption applies only to poles solely or jointly owned by the pole owner. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.