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Telecommunications Act

The city of Austin sued Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday to challenge a state law it says will allow small-cell telecommunications providers to use public lands for below their market value, in violation of the Federal Telecommunications Act’s protections for cities.

AUSTIN, Texas – The city of Austin sued Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday to challenge a state law it says will allow small-cell telecommunications providers to use public lands for below their market value, in violation of the Federal Telecommunications Act’s protections for cities.

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