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County staff: several firms installing fiber across Smith County; project still underway

2122315 · January 7, 2025
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Summary

County staff told commissioners that multiple providers, including Charter Spectrum and electric co‑ops, are installing fiber‑optic cable on county roads and utility poles; work spans short to multi‑mile runs and remains in progress.

County staff told the Smith County Commissioners Court on Jan. 7, 2025, that multiple companies and some electric cooperatives are installing fiber‑optic cable across the county, and that work remains ongoing in many areas.

Why it matters: expanded fiber access can affect economic development, broadband access and permitting for road and right‑of‑way work.

Details from staff: the court…

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