The following list is comprised of all states and the District of Columbia. The column headed "Statute" indicates whether or not any state law relates directly or indirectly to the subject of pole attachment, i.e., the use of utility-owned poles by cable television companies for a fee. The column headed "Rental Rate Regulation" notes whether or not the rates charged by a telephone, electric power, or other utility company for pole attachment are reviewed or regulated by any means. Relevant cases or complaints to the state regulatory agency are listed under "Complaints/Cases." An attached case digest summarizes, with respect to pole attachment, cases in which final decisions have been rendered. A list of pending litigation also is included. Sources of information used in preparing this state summary include state statutes, state regulatory We Cable Television Bureau Policy Review and Development Division |