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[–] youser 0 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago 

Yeah. If it's AT&T's poles then they shouldn't be forced to play ball with Google. Google should run their fiber underground. Aerial wires are crap. Every time the wind kicks up or a tree falls or some dumbshit crashes into a pole you lose power and comms. Underground is the way to go.

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[–] HamsterSlayer 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

It also ensures separation between competitors. Good thing.

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[–] poopinasock 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yes, AT&T needs to be forced to share the pole. Power companies are forced to share with AT&T, and there's a reason for it. It reduces the amount of poles needed in a given area. In return for being forced to share the pole, a company has to compensate the owner/maintainer of the pole. It's a simple and mandated practice in the industry.

Also, running underground is way more expensive than aerial. It's also more difficult and time consuming to repair.

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[–] Riflsauce 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Not to mention the fact that the taxpayers likely funded this 'private' venture.