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Frontier and Comcast present competing fiber-build plans for Westville; town staff to coordinate permits and contractor oversight
Summary
Representatives from Frontier and Comcast told the Town Council they plan fiber-to-the-home builds in Westville, described coverage footprints and timelines, and discussed permitting, contractor licensing, hub placement and restoration commitments.
Representatives from Frontier and Comcast briefed the Westville Town Council on separate plans to bring fiber service to parts of town, each describing coverage footprints, timelines, construction methods and points of contact for residents and the town.
The presentations matter because both companies aim to expand broadband choices in Westville and will perform construction work in public rights-of-way that requires town coordination on permits, contractor licensing and restoration standards.
Michael Keith, representing Frontier, said the company plans to pass about 1,000 customer locations and that roughly 65% of the build will be aerial and 35% will be bored underground. “Speeds aren't keeping up, so we're upgrading all of our areas to fiber…
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