Commission approves AT&T fiber conversion for 911 telecoms, cites cost savings

Jan 13, 2026

The board approved a telecommunications agreement to replace legacy copper 911 lines with fiber through AT&T, with staff estimating monthly savings of over $10,000 and annual savings around $120,000.

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Commissioners approved a telecommunications services agreement with AT&T to convert the county’s 911 telecommunications from copper to fiber. Staff told the board this change reduces the monthly bill from roughly $11,000 to about $798, yielding more than $10,000 in monthly savings and approximately $120,000 annually.

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