Attorneys for Comcast Cable Communications have filed a pole attachment complaint against Appalachian Power with the Federal Communications Commission. The dispute centers on pole attachment fees, with Comcast alleging that Appalachian Power is flouting a prior 2026 FCC order by charging arbitrary percentages for infrastructure replacements. Appalachian Power accused Comcast of forcing the electric utility to bear nearly all the costs for pole replacements for new broadband infrastructure. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Appalachian Power said its 20% minimum policy was meant to be a compromise. "Appalachian Power Company ... supports expanded broadband access and recognizes the important role utility poles can play in helping providers reach more communities," Porter said.