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PointNet says launch remains planned despite funding shortfall
Summary
An emailed update from Bob Hillman says PointNet aims for a service launch this year but lacks government grant funding, plans to pursue partnerships with major telecom providers, and emphasizes reliability and wireless backup for resilience.
PRCAC read an emailed update from Bob Hillman reporting that PointNet aims to move toward a service launch this year despite the absence of a government grant. The email noted local market competition from Whitby Telecom and Whatcom PUD and said PointNet was pursuing partnerships with a major telecom provider to augment limited local resources.
The message said PointNet's approach emphasizes connectivity, reliability and a wireless backup to preserve service during weather, power or other outages. Committee members said PointNet's response will be included in public materials; PRCAC will publish the three providers' answers to questionnaires so residents can compare coverage, cost and timing.
