By the Department of Telecommunications and Cable
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13-4D.T.C. 13-4 Final Order06/30/2025Investigation by the Department on its Own Motion into the Implementation in Massachusetts of the Federal Communications Commission’s Order Reforming the Lifeline ProgramD.T.C. 13-4 Final OrderClick to see file
25-1Memo Extending the Reply Comments06/26/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Department issued Memorandum Extending the Reply CommentsClick to see file
25-1Request for Extension of Time06/20/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid ("National Grid"), NSTAR Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy ("NSTAR Electric"), and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil (“Unitil”) (collectively the "EDCs") Request for Extension of TimeClick to see file
25-1Final Memorandum on Technical Sessions06/18/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Department issued the Final Memorandum on Technical SessionsClick to see file
25-1Potential Amendments to 220 C.M.R. 45.0006/18/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Department issued the Final Memorandum on Technical SessionsClick to see file
23-1 Motion for Protective Order06/17/2025DISH Wireless L.L.C. Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.DISH Wireless L.L.C. d/b/a/ Gen Mobile d/b/a/ Gen Mobile Motion for Protective OrderClick to see file
23-1Response to DTC Second Set of IRs06/16/2025DISH Wireless L.L.C. Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.DISH Wireless L.L.C. d/b/a/ Gen Mobile Response To the DTC Second Set of Information RequestsClick to see file
24-AR D.T.C. 24-AR Final Order06/16/2025Investigation by the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on its own motion, pursuant to G.L. c. 159 §§ 12, 32 and 39, and G.L. c. 166 §§ 11 and 12, regarding the failure by individually named common carriers of telecommunications services to file an annual return for calendar year 2020. D.T.C. 24-AR Final Order, Appendix 1, and Appendix 2Click to see file
24-ARAppendix 106/16/2025Investigation by the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on its own motion, pursuant to G.L. c. 159 §§ 12, 32 and 39, and G.L. c. 166 §§ 11 and 12, regarding the failure by individually named common carriers of telecommunications services to file an annual return for calendar year 2020. D.T.C. 24-AR Final Order, Appendix 1, and Appendix 2Click to see file
24-ARAppendix 206/16/2025Investigation by the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on its own motion, pursuant to G.L. c. 159 §§ 12, 32 and 39, and G.L. c. 166 §§ 11 and 12, regarding the failure by individually named common carriers of telecommunications services to file an annual return for calendar year 2020. D.T.C. 24-AR Final Order, Appendix 1, and Appendix 2Click to see file
25-1Topic 1 Technical Considerations Pole Atts06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 2 ROW Planning and Coordination06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 3 Att Apps, Surveys Make Ready Work06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 4 NJUNS06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 5 Double Poles06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 6 MA Formula and Inputs06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 7 MOA and Dispute Resolution06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 8 EVSE06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth. Verizon New England Inc.’s d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1EDC Cover Letter06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 1- ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 2 ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 3 - ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 4 ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 5 ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 6 - ES-NG-Utl MassFormula06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 7 - ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1Topic 8 ES-NG-Utl06/16/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Uniti (together the "EDCs") Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-2D.T.C. 25-2 Final Order06/12/2025Petition of the State 911 Department for Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Expenditures, and Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Development Grant Amount.D.T.C. 25-2 Final OrderClick to see file
24-ARMemo of Dismissal D.T.C. 24-AR-806/12/2025Investigation by the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on its own motion, pursuant to G.L. c. 159 §§ 12, 32 and 39, and G.L. c. 166 §§ 11 and 12, regarding the failure by individually named common carriers of telecommunications services to file an annual return for calendar year 2020.Department issued the Memorandum of Dismissal in Docket D.T.C. 24-AR-8Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation - Appendix 106/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation - Appendix 206/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation - Appendix 306/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation - Appendix 4-A06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation - Appendix 4-B06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation - Appendix 506/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CRC Communications, LLC d/b/a GoNetspeed Technical Session Presentation, Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4-B, and 5Click to see file
25-1Technical Session Presentation06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.CTIA Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1CLC Technical Session Presentation06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.Cape Light Compact JPE Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
25-1NECTA Technical Session Presentation06/09/2025Joint Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable on their own Motion to explore utility pole attachment, conduit access, double pole, and related considerations applicable to utility work conducted on public rights-of-way in the Commonwealth.New England Connectivity and TelecommunicationsAssociation Technical Session PresentationClick to see file
Docket Filings (All):
DocketDateUtilityNameDescription
13-406/30/2025DTCDTCD.T.C. 13-4 Final Order
VERIZON06/30/2025