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Commissioners discuss ARPA broadband commitment, Spectrum schedule and $20 million Route 30 funding ask
Summary
County staff said Spectrum Communications provided written assurances the county's $2 million ARPA commitment to broadband expansion will be completed by Dec. 31, 2026; commissioners also discussed asking state leaders for up to $20 million for a Route 30 broadband corridor.
Richland County officials reported progress and contractual assurances on broadband projects funded in part with American Rescue Plan Act money and discussed a major funding request to the state for a Route 30 broadband corridor.
County administration said Spectrum Communications has provided written confirmation that the $2 million county commitment toward local broadband expansion will be complete by Dec. 31, 2026. County staff said the build scope in Richland County covers roughly 748 addresses. The county has not yet been billed by Charter/Spectrum and staff described the contractor's written email confirmation as the basis for the completion timeline.
Commissioners discussed…
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