US cities and counties are opposing a Trump administration FCC proposal to override local rules governing wired broadband construction. The FCC says local permitting delays and excessive charges make some network deployments unviable, while local authorities argue that permitting protects public safety and manages limited public rights-of-way.

The plan would impose a 120-day deadline for permit decisions and restrict fees and compensation that local governments can require. Municipal groups say internet providers often cause delays through permit-hoarding and failing to build after approval, and have urged the FCC to require deployment within 180 days; they also argue the agency lacks clear congressional authority to pre-empt local rules.