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Fiber Installation Provokes Lawsuits

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Robert C. Pini

Communications companies deploying optical fiber are finding that empire building is still based on secure land rights. Two recent court cases, one each involving private and public lands, highlight the interpretation of property rights that affect carriers and systems developers. In one case, private landowners have settled with AT&T over contested easements in Indiana. Nels Ackerson, a lead attorney for the landowners, said the problem goes back to the 1980s, when companies installing fiber optic networks moved too quickly and, in some cases, did not obtain right-of-way...Read full article

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