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Cowlitz County approves 10‑year nonexclusive franchise for Lightspeed Networks
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a 10‑year franchise agreement allowing Lightspeed Networks (InstaStar) to operate fiber and related telecommunications equipment across county rights‑of‑way from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029; public hearing had no public comment.
Cowlitz County commissioners voted to approve a 10‑year nonexclusive franchise agreement with Lightspeed Networks (also known as InstaStar) to allow fiber, vaults, conduit and related telecommunications equipment in county rights‑of‑way.
Anna Lunde, the county right‑of‑way agent for Public Works, presented the…
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