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CDT reports progress on middle‑mile broadband; legislators press for business plan clarity and operator accountability
Summary
CDT reported activation of the first 423 miles and selection of Skyline as operator for the state's 8,100‑mile middle‑mile broadband network, but senators pressed CDT on third‑party arrangements, long‑term sustainability, revenue forecasts and statutory authority for operations.
The California Department of Technology briefed the subcommittee on the statewide middle‑mile broadband initiative authorized by SB 156. Deputy Director Mark Monroe said more than 8,100 miles is the program goal, 423 miles are active and the Bishop Paiute tribe was the first community to deliver Internet service using the state's network.
CDT said roughly 70% of the network has been permitted and by December 2026 it expects to…
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