Quincy, MA is requesting proposals for the development of a city-owned open access fiber network

Quincy, MA RFP for city-owned open access fiber network

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The City of Quincy is requesting proposals for the development of a city-owned open access fiber network modeled after the network in Ammon. The goal is to give residents the ability to choose an internet service provider (ISP) that best fits their budget and improve the average level of service by forcing competition among the local ISPs. The city hired EntryPoint Networks, the company which helped Ammon create their network, as a consultant for the broadband plan.

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Quincy, MA

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Quincy, Mass., Eyes Open Access Network for Internet—and More

Quincy, Mass., believes its residents deserve more Internet service options. Rather than run its own broadband utility, the city plans to own an open access network where competition and automation will reign.

Quincy officials eye municipal internet network - News - The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA - Quincy, MA

QUINCY – The city administration says it’s on board with a councilor’s desire to look at creating a municipal internet network for Quincy. “We think it’s a great idea,” said Christopher Walker, a spokesman for Mayor Thomas Koch. At the city council meeting this week, Ward 3 Councilor Ian Cain introduced a resolution encouraging the city to form a committee to examine the costs and logistics of creating a municipal internet network. Cain said residents

Quincy, MA is requesting proposals for the development of a city-owned open access fiber network

Quincy, MA RFP for city-owned open access fiber network

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