Bountiful is trying to build its own city-run fiber internet, but big cable companies are fighting back to stop it. This project could finally give us faster, cheaper internet, but it's currently stuck in a legal tug-of-war.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
The project is meeting its financial benchmarks with a 6.2% take rate, aiming for a 40% break-even point by 2030.
Bountiful residents who now have access to high-speed fiber internet.
Major cable companies, who stand to lose their local monopoly and the ability to charge whatever they want.
The city's new fiber internet is now live. Officials are happy with the progress and are planning to reach out to HOAs to expand access.
Gigi Sohn: Bountiful City voted for fiber broadband. Big cable wants to take it away. The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah City Approves UTOPIA Fiber Build Broadband Breakfast
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