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Fiber provider pitches 'fiber-to-the-premises' build in Oak Ridge; council seeks franchise terms and affordability details
Summary
A fiber provider described a plan to build fiber-to-the-home in Oak Ridge and said the company typically uses pole attachments and right-of-way/franchise agreements; councilors pressed for pricing, coverage, and protections for city assets and noted Comcast and AT&T are existing providers.
Representatives from a fiber provider told the council they are evaluating Oak Ridge for a fiber-to-the-premises network, emphasizing potential benefits for businesses, telehealth and remote learning. The company said it would seek a franchise or right-of-way agreement and, where available, use existing utility poles for aerial installation.
Company representatives said their standard retail example in other markets is a 1-gigabit plan priced at roughly $50 per month, while…
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