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MSUA awards multiple contracts to build municipal fiber network; board told service could reach most households within a year
Summary
The MSUA approved material, construction and node-shelter contracts for a planned municipal fiber network and was told staff will bring a loan request for construction at the next meeting; trustees said the project aims for broad local penetration and affordability.
The MSUA voted on March 17 to advance a municipal fiber project by approving multiple contracts for materials, construction and a fiber node shelter, with staff saying they will return at the next meeting with a loan proposal for construction.
Mayor (name not provided) praised staff work and said the city has pursued true fiber for about three years; "Everybody will have fiber," the mayor said, adding the network will also be a long-term revenue source for the city. A staff member involved in the project said the design phase is complete and the materials package was put out for bid; the awarded materials contract (Border States) covers…
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