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Commissioners approve AT&T‑linked franchise to expand county fiber

Mason County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Summary

The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved a franchise agreement allowing Forge Fiber 37 LLC (an AT&T subsidiary) to construct, operate and maintain fiber‑optic lines within county rights of way after a public hearing and supportive testimony from the company’s representative.

The Mason County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a franchise agreement that allows Forge Fiber 37 LLC — an AT&T subsidiary formed to hold assets purchased from Lumen Fiber — to construct, operate and maintain fiber‑optic telecommunications infrastructure within county rights of way.

David Smith of the Department of Public Works introduced the item and said the franchise would cover…

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