Stec Co-Sponsored Legislation Streamlining Fiber Optic Installation Passes Senate

A bill co-sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to streamline the process for installing fiber optic cable today passed the state Senate. Senate bill S.3133 would limit the need for a mandatory survey when using an existing pole attachment on state right of ways to deploy fiber optic cable. By reducing this unnecessary requirement, companies would be able to provide fiber optic services faster and at lower cost to consumers. 

“As we continue to expand affordable, reliable fiber optic and broadband services, we must continue to eliminate the redundancies and red tape that continue to slow down progress,” said Stec. “The bill I co-sponsored and helped pass today would limit an unnecessary survey requirement and make it easier for fiber optic cable to be installed. Ensuring all our residents have access to high-speed internet services is essential. This bill would bring that goal one step closer to reality.”