# US cities oppose Trump FCC plan to override local broadband rules

https://mins.news/en/item/69637

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-22 20:38 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/cities-across-us-oppose-trump-fcc-plan-to-preempt-local-broadband-rules/

> Cities and counties across the United States are challenging a Trump administration FCC proposal to preempt state and local permitting rules for wired broadband deployment. The FCC says local delays and high fees make some projects infeasible, while local governments argue the plan is illegal, could weaken public-safety protections, and ignores providers’ tactics that hinder competition.