batageek
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| reply to swilliams
Re: Ed, a few questions
The point that's missing is that it's not just about internet. The cable service is a problem for residents too.
The three cities provide electric service so they'd like to leverage some of the system for substation management and meter reading in the future. Economic development, etc....
Their motive for building follows a different model than the private sector.
There's simply no reason to build an HFC system (like Comcast) if you're starting from scratch (like the TriCities are.) Yes, fiber is more expensive but its longevity and higher throughput are worth the extra build cost. Long term, it's the safest bet technology-wise for the cities to make, especially when they're backing that investment with General Obligation bonds.
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