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Officials say Spectrum to deploy hybrid fiber plan in Hampden; town committee to monitor timetable
Summary
Town staff said Spectrum has proposed a hybrid solution to deliver symmetrical upload/download speeds and may install infrastructure by January 2026; the broadband committee will monitor provider commitments and any grant opportunities before the town pursues a municipal system.
Town staff told the Select Board that Spectrum and other providers are pursuing a hybrid broadband solution for Hampden that would aim to deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds by early 2026, and that the town’s prior plan for a fully municipal fiber network has been postponed while providers upgrade infrastructure.
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