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Lee County broadband projects on track, officials say; several segments set to finish in 2026
Summary
County broadband coordinator reported progress across multiple federally funded fiber projects — Salem (complete), several South Central and Phase 2 areas now in permitting or construction, and a Lo Chipoca project due January 2026 — and agreed to provide regular updates on Spectrum activity.
Miss Leverett, the county broadband project coordinator, told the Lee County Commission that the county’s federally funded fiber build is advancing across multiple project areas and that several segments are scheduled to finish well before the federal reporting deadline.
"The Salem project...is 8.5 total fiber miles, with a total served of 110 locations," Leverett said, and noted the Salem work was "100% complete as of December". She said a separate Phase 1 South Central contract awarded to RM Green covers 11.1 fiber miles serving 187 locations and is in…
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