The pole attachment and copper actions are part of the FCC Build America Agenda, which Carr outlined early this month.

One of the priorities of the plan is clearing the path to AI infrastructure construction by reforming permitting and other regulations.

The August agenda stresses the priorities of Brendan Carr around environmental regulations, undersea cables, and space-based communications.

Carr said that the FCC must do its part to unleash high-speed infrastructure builds in communities across the country.

If allowed to stand, the rates decided by the FCC in 2024 would have taken effect by no later than April 1, 2026.

On March 30, 2020, the FCC temporarily waived the Lifeline service usage requirement to ensure connectivity during the COVID pandemic.
