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Council approves nonexclusive franchise with EZ Fiber Texas LLC to expand fiber access in Newcastle
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-674 granting a nonexclusive telecommunications franchise to EZ Fiber Texas LLC; the agreement includes a small administrative fee and dedicated fiber points for city facilities.
The Newcastle City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-674 on Sept. 7, granting a nonexclusive telecommunications franchise to EZ Fiber Texas LLC to build fiber Internet infrastructure in the city.
The ordinance passed on a unanimous voice vote, 6–0. Council members and staff described the agreement as creating another choice for residents seeking broadband and as providing dedicated fiber connections to city facilities.
Why it matters: Additional fiber infrastructure can expand resident options for high-speed Internet and give the city dedicated connectivity at City Hall…
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