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Council approves Go Net Speed conduit petitions after prolonged review; some councilors voice skepticism without binding guarantees
Summary
After months of subcommittee meetings and negotiation, the council approved items 16–42 allowing Go Net Speed to install underground conduit across neighborhoods. Councilors praised concessions on conduit size and digital equity commitments but several members expressed concern about the lack of a binding citywide contract.
The Springfield City Council approved a package of petitions (items 16–42) from Go Net Speed to install underground conduit and fiber in multiple neighborhoods after months of subcommittee review and negotiation. The approvals clear the way for Go Net Speed to expand fiber service across the city, subject to standard permitting and DPW oversight.
Councilor Delgado, who led subcommittee discussions, said the company came to the table to address city concerns about neighborhood coverage and digital equity. “I did push back ... I didn't get everything that I want, but in government and in most, you gotta negotiate,” Delgado said, calling himself “cautiously optimistic” about the company’s commitments to build out citywide and to offer…
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