Where is Google being tripped by by regulatory hurdles? Google&#x27;s whole M-O with Google fiber is to demand waiver of regulatory requirements that everyone else has to comply with, in particular build-out requirements.[1]<p>This story is actually a great example of how Google <i>is not</i> being held back by regulatory hurdles. Google apparently got the municipality here to pass a &quot;fast-track&quot; ordinance that let&#x27;s it <i>move</i> AT&amp;T&#x27;s equipment on AT&amp;T&#x27;s utility poles often without even notifying AT&amp;T. The federal pole attachment regulation here is totally reasonable: utilities must provide non-discriminatory access to poles, but telecommunications providers must follow procedures for requesting access and providing notice.<p>[1] I happen to think build-out requirements are a dumb idea, but they&#x27;re a policy choice to cross-subsidize internet service for poor neighborhoods, not a &quot;regulatory hurdle.&quot;