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Milton discusses franchise agreement with HyperFiber LLC to explore citywide fiber buildout
Summary
Council discussed a proposed franchise agreement that would let HyperFiber LLC do due diligence and seek permits to place fiber in city rights-of-way; staff said the agreement does not itself authorize construction and a $3,000 retainer would cover billable city costs.
The City of Milton discussed a proposed franchise agreement with HyperFiber LLC that would allow the company to perform due diligence and pursue permits to assess and potentially build fiber-optic infrastructure in the city, Director Madden told the council at Monday's study session.
The topic matters because a franchise would grant a private company limited use of city rights-of-way to investigate and—if later authorized through permits—install fiber that could expand high-speed Internet options for Milton residents and businesses.
Director Madden said the franchise application is the first step and does not authorize…
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