GigabitNow offers a turnkey solution that enables communities to move to FTTH networks without upfont end capital costs.GigabitNow is a division of IsoFusion that builds FTTH networks in municipalities and private communities.
An executive from open access operator A2D talked to us about the municipal broadband network the company is building in Warner Robins, which is expected to include smart lighting, water metering and gas metering.
A Wave Broadband – Santa Maria, California public/private partnership calls for Wave to build a municipal network that will serve city departments, businesses, schools and residents and support a public safety network upgrade.
The latest community broadband map from the Institute for Local Self Reliance includes networks operated by electric cooperatives, as well as municipal broadband networks.
A study from Harvard University’s Responsive Communities found that community broadband prices were lower than for commercial operators in 23 out of 27 markets. Comparisons were based on 25/3 Mbps service and four-year average costs.
TDS sees high triple play and IPTV penetration rates, so much so, that the broadband operator is considering expanding announced TDS fiber deployment plans