One-Touch Court Ruling Gets Kudos From Louisville, CLECs
A federal court ruling upholding a Kentucky city’s right to require one-touch, make-ready on utility poles “affirms that the citizens of Louisville still have control over the roads and rights of way that they own,” said Jefferson County Attorney Mike…
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O’Connell, representing Louisville. U.S. District Court in Louisville rejected AT&T’s challenge to a Louisville ordinance requiring one touch, saying in a Wednesday opinion the ordinance isn’t pre-empted by any law (see 1708160052). “We believe the decision is well-reasoned and trust it will survive any potential scrutiny,” O'Connell said. Incompas CEO Chip Pickering called the ruling “a win for competition, consumers and local communities who have been leading the fight against broadband monopolies who are blocking faster speeds, better service and lower prices.” The FCC should adopt one-touch policy nationally, he said.