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Council approves nonexclusive franchise with Forged Fiber to expand broadband options
Newcastle City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary
Newcastle City Council unanimously approved ordinance 2025-679 granting a nonexclusive telecommunications franchise to Forged Fiber 37 LLC to take over existing AT&T infrastructure, a move councilors said could increase local broadband competition.
The Newcastle City Council on Dec. 2 approved ordinance 2025-679 granting a nonexclusive telecommunications franchise to Forged Fiber 37 LLC.
Staff said Forged Fiber would take over AT&T infrastructure in the city and would…
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