July 24, 2025– ACA Connects: America’s Communications Association released the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) July Open Meeting and its work to streamline the pole attachment process.
“We fully support the FCC’s efforts to speed up broadband deployment by streamlining the pole attachment process,” said ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer. “The updated rules are a good step toward establishing efficient timelines and increasing collaboration with utilities. We thank the Commissioners for their focus on empowering broadband providers. This work will help ensure more resources are spent on building broadband infrastructure—and not on expensive and unnecessary bureaucratic delays. ACA Connects looks forward to staying engaged with the FCC on this matter.”
ACA Connects—America’s Communications Association is a trade organization representing approximately 500 smaller and medium-sized, independent companies that provide broadband, video, and phone services covering 29.5 million households. ACA Connects Members operate in every state, providing advanced communications to connect homes, companies, main street, schools, hospitals and more. America’s economic prosperity in smaller communities and rural areas depends on the growth and success of ACA Connects Members, who believe a connected nation is a prosperous nation.