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Comcast seeks BEAD/capital-projects support; commissioners decline county endorsement after local providers raise concerns
Summary
Comcast presented a proposal to bring gig-symmetric fiber to 229 locations in Grand County and requested a county letter of support for a federal/state broadband funding application. Local provider representatives argued they already serve many of the addresses; after discussion commissioners voted not to provide a letter of support.
Comcast presented a proposed broadband expansion on Feb. 25 and requested a letter of support from the Grand County Board for a state/federal capital-projects round (described during the meeting as a BEAD/capital-projects fund reapplication). Comcast said the proposed scope would extend fiber to 229 locations (about 222 residences and nine businesses), provide gig-symmetric service at an agreed affordability tier, and take about 24 months to construct once funding is available.
Andy Davis, director of government…
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