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EDA hears broadband progress: fiber loops, localized damage repairs and regional digital opportunity planning

3676915 · March 19, 2025
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Staff reported that active passings increased from 1,347 to 1,415, the contractor has placed over 200 miles of fiber in the county and work on multiple loops and storm-damage repairs is continuing; the region is developing a DHCD-funded digital opportunity plan with a final delivery in October.

Montgomery County EDA staff gave an update on the county broadband deployment, reporting incremental network build progress and a regional planning effort.

Staff said there were 1,415 active passings in the county, up from 1,347 at the previous meeting. The broadband contractor has placed over 200 miles of fiber in Montgomery County, and staff reported the contractor has completed 10.85 miles…

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