Seems to me you're making the same point as the parent poster.
I think by "ownership" they mean monopolization of the poles due to agreements with the local govt to provide service in return for monopoly rights.
I think by "ownership" they mean monopolization of the poles due to agreements with the local govt to provide service in return for monopoly rights.
The parent to my original post identified a problem, but misdiagnosed the root cause and prescribed an incorrect solution.
As noted above a lot of poles are owned by power companies that do not offer broadband service. Furthermore exclusive franchises have not been permitted for a good while anymore.
Anybody with the correct permits can secure space on poles. This isn’t the issue. Part of the problems is how costs are assigned and how timely work progresses.
Who owns the pole isn’t the big issue.