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United Communications tells commissioners Williamson County is now ‘8‑gig certified’ after $60M local build
Summary
United Communications and Middle Tennessee Electric officials told the commission United invested heavily in fiber and grants, said it helped close a broadband gap in rural Williamson County and designated the county an '8‑gig' certified community; company committed free 8‑gig service to volunteer fire departments.
William Bradford, CEO of United Communications, presented a broadband progress update to the Williamson County Commission on Jan. 12, saying the company has invested in fiber across Tennessee and in Williamson County and credited county support with accelerating the build in rural areas.
Bradford said United has invested more than $250 million in broadband infrastructure in Tennessee and that United alone contributed more than $60 million in…
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