Investor Presentaiton

Legal Framework Monopoly abuses led to regulation 1978 Pole Attachment Act - 47 U.S.C. § 224: • Covers Investor-Owned • • Utilities (Electric and ILECS) Protects "Cable Television Systems" Only Ensures just and reasonable rates, terms and conditions • Establishes "Cable Rate · Formula" Allows states to opt out and self-regulate • Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Amends § 224 To mandate access to poles, conduits and rights-of-way • Extends protections to providers of telecommunications service, including wireless • Establishes "Telecom Rate Formula" 9 Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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