Jun 29, 2026 · 11 min · 11 segments
In this week’s episode of [The Broadband Exchange](https://www.telecompetitor.com/podcast/ "Telecompetitor, The Broadband Exchange"), we look at the FCC’s recent moves on broadband deployment delays…
Ian DescherHost
We'll start, as we often do, in Washington, D.C., where the FCC took up a pair of policy questions at their June meeting last week.
The notice of proposed rulemaking looked at a 120-day shot clock for applications involving public rights-of-way, along with limits on construction application fees.
Chairman Brendan Carr argued that long delays and excessive fees can raise deployment costs and leave communities waiting for service.
The discussion centered partly on whether the program's mission should be reconsidered in light of student screen time.
We'll start, as we often do, in Washington, D.C., where the FCC took up a pair of policy questions at their June meeting last week.
The notice of proposed rulemaking looked at a 120-day shot clock for applications involving public rights-of-way, along with limits on construction application fees.
Chairman Brendan Carr argued that long delays and excessive fees can raise deployment costs and leave communities waiting for service.
The discussion centered partly on whether the program's mission should be reconsidered in light of student screen time.
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