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Kern supervisors approve sole-source agreement to bring low-cost broadband to Lost Hills
Summary
The board approved a sole-source agreement and MOU to allow Unwired Broadband to build wireless service in Lost Hills, funded with a county designation not to exceed $599,282.68; the plan guarantees a consumer rate capped at $30/month for 100/20 Mbps and provides free service to several county facilities.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 approved a proposed sole-source agreement with Unwired Broadband and a memorandum of understanding with Educational Leasing LLC (an affiliate of The Wonderful Company) to deliver high-speed, low-cost Internet to Lost Hills.
Jason Wiebe of the County Administrative Office said the wireless solution is necessary because hardwired fiber is not available to Lost Hills. The recommended contract amount is not to exceed $599,282.68, funded from the Lost…
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