Practice Areas

Communications of Utilites

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC works with utilities on their telecommunications needs.  We are prepared to assist electric power companies, transmission companies, oil companies, gas pipelines, and energy and power producers and utilities, as well as those doing business with such companies, such as lenders, investors, and telecommunications service providers.  We are closely familiar with the special constraints that distinguish utilities and related companies from other users.

Recent examples of our work include:

• Two-way radio licenses, with complex assignments and transfers

• Automatic remote meter-reading systems in both licensed and unlicensed bands

• Broadband-over-powerline regulation and equipment approvals

• 800 MHz rebanding negotiations

• Pole attachment contract negotiations and rate work

• Formation of competitive telephone carriers for utilities

• Relocation of fixed microwave frequencies

• Satellite earth station licensing for back up communications systems

• Waivers to permit rural electric cooperatives to operate on a state-wide public safety radio system.