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County hears broadband implementation update; state and federal grants could fund fiber, wireless and middle-mile work
Summary
County staff and broadband consultants briefed supervisors on multiple broadband initiatives including the statewide middle-mile project, recent CPUC Federal Funding Account awards, and federal/state grant opportunities such as BEAD; consultants recommended permitting and right-of-way changes to accelerate deployment.
County staff and consultant CBG Communications updated the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 about several broadband projects and funding opportunities intended to expand high-speed Internet in Lake County.
Deputy County Administrative Officer Ben Rokelman said six miles of the Statewide Middle Mile Broadband Network in Lake County are complete and that private partner American Dark Fiber expects to begin construction on remaining sections in 2025, with projected…
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