Board discusses exploring cellular service as a possible future offering

Jun 24, 2026

A board member suggested exploring whether the CUD could provide cellular service using fiber backhaul; board members noted constraints with Fidium access and recommended LCPC or the PUC as starting points for investigating providers and service gaps.

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At the end of the meeting, Brian Evans‑Mongeon suggested the CUD "could explore the possibility of providing cellular service in its district as part of its charter." He and other members discussed that cellular service requires wired backhaul — which the fiber network could provide — but noted the CUD currently lacks direct access to Fidium’s fiber and that, beginning in 2027, the CUD expects revenue only from Fidium payments.

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