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Board backs BalsamWest bid to bring fiber to Nantahala public sites
Summary
The board unanimously authorized negotiations to award a fiber RFP for five Nantahala public sites to BalsamWest. County briefings noted Charter's RDOF award covers much of the county but is not expected to be active locally until 2025; the board will review a negotiated contract before execution.
Macon County commissioners voted July 11 to move forward with a recommended contract to bring fiber to five Nantahala public sites, accepting a committee recommendation to negotiate with BalsamWest.
Jeff Lee of Little T Broadband Services briefed the board on the county’s broadband projects, noting the South Macon expansion has connected more than 18 businesses…
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