Christopher Kit Earle

But Christopher "Kit" Earle, an attorney for Hebron-based FBN Indiana, said the small communications company racked up more than $1 million in expenses over six months while trying to get SBC to follow a contractual agreement.If the IURC could fine more severely than the current amount of $1,000, then there wouldn't be as much incentive to engage in intentional delays, he said.

Sen. Frank Mrvan, D-Hammond, a member of the Senate Utilities and Regulatory Affairs Committee, said he doesn't see a need for change, because the smaller competitive companies are expanding service in the state under the current rules.

FBN attorney Kit Earle said because FBN is a public utility providing a public service, it's possible that FBN's project could proceed without having to follow county ordinances.However, he said FBN wants to be a good neighbor and work within the county's regulations.
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But Bucko and Earle said it's unlikely that the project would lead to a proliferation of poles, since FBN's competitors are unlikely to change their entire systems.
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Earle said FBN has no problem receiving that approval, but added that it's unlikely FBN would provide the service in those areas anyway.

Posted 8/12/2005