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Council holds first reading of franchise for Alabama Fiber Network; company offers 5% franchise fee and free backup fiber to city sites
Summary
On first reading the council considered an ordinance authorizing a franchise agreement with Alabama Fiber Network to place fiber through Madison. The company proposed a 5% franchise fee on local revenues and pledged free fiber to certain city facilities and first responder sites as backup lines. The item will return for a final vote on July 14.
The City Council on June 30 held a first reading of an ordinance that would authorize a franchise agreement with Alabama Fiber Network to install fiber-optic cable through Madison.
Legal staff described the company as a consortium formed by electric cooperatives to expand broadband to underserved areas and to connect community hubs. The ordinance…
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