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Scurry County tentatively accepts new internet-and-phone proposal; phone-lease decision deferred
Summary
After a lengthy review of proposals to replace its Optimum contract, Scurry County commissioners agreed to accept a new vendor proposal that would expand fiber and increase countywide speeds, while deferring a final decision on leasing new phones until warranty and compatibility details are provided.
Scurry County Commissioners Court reviewed competing proposals to replace its existing Optimum internet and phone contract and voted to accept a vendor proposal while deferring the final decision on phone ownership or lease.
Presiding official (Speaker 5) and county technology staff said the options under consideration included: keeping existing phones and converting them to the new provider, or leasing replacement phones under a service lease that would include replacement and warranty. A vendor/consultant (Speaker 10) explained the technical difference between shared Internet service and dedicated Internet…
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