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County updates GigaBeam splicing and residents seek clarity on service routes
Summary
Board staff said GigaBeam fiber splicing is underway on multiple loops and that final connections and testing remain; several residents raised concerns that construction could cross private yards and asked whether service would be available at specific addresses.
A board member gave a brief update on broadband deployment: GigaBeam's fiber mileage was updated, and splicing is in progress on several loops (Childress, Plum Creek, Reiner and other north loops). The update explained that AEP performs initial splicing, GigaBeam then splices into AEP's fiber and testing follows before GigaBeam turns service over to customers.
During public comment and discussion, residents asked whether the fiber would run through their yards and whether service would be available on streets such as Diana Drive. Staff and board members advised residents to submit specific addresses for eligibility checks and explained that construction sometimes traverses private yards to reach other areas; they also noted that grant-related service coverage and timing can affect who is served.
One resident said they had seen construction marks in their yard and expressed frustration at potential disruption without guaranteed service; staff suggested contacting the GigaBeam contact (named in transcript as Adam) with address details. The board emphasized they will follow up to check addresses and service eligibility.
