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Council approves two 20-year fiber franchise agreements with Farmers Telecom and MCI
Summary
Birmingham granted 20-year, renewable franchise agreements to Farmers Telecommunications Corporation and MCI Communications Services LLC to install and operate fiber infrastructure in city rights-of-way; both agreements include a 5% gross-revenue franchise fee and were recommended by the Transportation & Infrastructure chair.
The Birmingham City Council approved two separate 20-year franchise agreements Dec. 2 allowing Farmers Telecommunications Corporation and MCI Communications Services LLC to install and operate fiber-based telecommunications systems in city right-of-way.
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