Communications for Utilities
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC works with utilities on their telecommunications needs. We are prepared to assist electric power companies, transmission companies, oil companies, gas pipelines, and energy and power producers and utilities, as well as those doing business with them, such as lenders, investors, and telecommunications service providers. We are closely familiar with the special constraints that distinguish utilities and related companies from other users.
Our recent work includes:
- a leading role in developing and defending the FCC’s broadband-over-powerline (BPL) rules, and assisting with BPL equipment certifications
- two-way radio licensing, sometimes with complex assignments and transfers
- assistance in deployment of automatic remote meter-reading systems in both licensed and unlicensed bands
- 800 MHz rebanding negotiations
- pole attachment contract negotiations and rate work
- formation of competitive telephone carriers for utilities
- relocation of fixed microwave frequencies
- satellite earth station licensing for back up communications systems
- waivers to permit rural electric cooperatives to operate on a state-wide public safety radio system.
Consult our lawyers in this area:
| Thomas J. Dougherty, Jr. | |
| Michelle A. McClure | |
| Francisco R. Montero | |
| Raymond J. Quianzon | |
| Robert J. Schill | |
| Peter Tannenwald |
