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Howard County is fighting the FCC to keep control over local internet infrastructure and how broadband providers set up shop in our neighborhoods. If the feds win, the city might lose its ability to manage public rights-of-way and negotiate better service terms for residents.
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Losing local control could lead to higher costs for the city to manage infrastructure repairs and fewer opportunities to negotiate community benefits from telecom providers.
Big telecom companies stand to gain the most, as they’d face fewer local rules and lower fees when rolling out new equipment.
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Local residents and the city government lose out on the ability to hold providers accountable for how they install equipment and maintain our streets.
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