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Springfield council delays approval of GoNet Speed fiber work after members raise equity and traffic questions
Summary
City councilors voted to continue more than two dozen GoNet Speed permits that would allow underground conduit installation across neighborhoods after members urged more vetting on buildout commitments, neighborhood impacts and equity of coverage.
Springfield City Council members voted on July 14 to continue consideration of 27 separate permits from GoNet Speed that would authorize underground conduit and fiber installations in neighborhoods across the city. The council’s vote means the petitions will return to the next regular meeting for further review rather than receive final approval that night.
Supporters said the work brings a second retail internet option to parts of Springfield now dominated by a single provider, giving residents potential choice and competition. Several councilors said they want more detail on the company’s buildout plan and on how the rollout would affect neighborhoods during construction.
Councilor Delgado, who proposed continuing the matter, said, “I do not feel comfortable…
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