ISPs Back Lumen in Ohio Permitting Dispute

Fiber provider Lumos is asking the Federal Communications Commission to preempt local permitting rules in two Ohio counties, which strenuously objected on Tuesday, while other internet service providers and broadband trade groups support Lumos. The dispute highlights the importance of fiber infrastructure for AI and broadband deployment.

Infrastructure https://broadbandbreakfast.com/tag/infrastructure/ ISPs Back Lumen in Ohio Permitting Dispute Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2026 – Fiber provider Lumos is asking federal regulators to preempt local permitting rules in two Ohio counties. The counties strenuously objected https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110072937/1?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com Tuesday, but other ISPs and broadband trade groups rallied behind Lumos. AI's infrastructure isn't just about chips and data centers. It's about the fiber, wireless, satellite, edge and power infrastructure required to move intelligence everywhere. It was the last state awaiting NTIA clearance The program faces a tight timeline for a potential December reopening. The criticism adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration. America250 / Telecom150 Be part of the broadband community. Breakfast Club access through December 31, 2026—at least three months—with no automatic renewal. Everything in Breakfast Club, plus an in-person seat for “250 Years of American Independence & 150 Years of American Telecommunications” on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Secure paid checkout is provided by HubSpot. Paid passes DO NOT renew automatically. Complete your secure one-time payment without leaving Broadband Breakfast. Complete your secure one-time payment without leaving Broadband Breakfast.