Detroit, MI is planning to pilot an open-access fiber network using $10 million in ARPA funds

Detroit, MI open-access fiber network pilot

Planning

The city of Detroit is planning to pilot an open-access fiber network, using $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, that will serve a neighborhood of about 3,200 households. The pilot is designed to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed fiber-optic internet access to every home and business in one Detroit neighborhood most in need of improved access and reliability.

Planning Digital Services Fiber / Fiber Expansion Digital Divide

Detroit, MI

Municipality in Michigan

United States

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DETROIT, MI - DIGITAL ACCESS POLICY AND STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN - 03 01 2022 (1).pdf

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Detroit to Put $10M Toward Open-Access Fiber Network

The city has set its sights on building an open-access fiber network that will serve a neighborhood of about 3,200 households. Officials plan to use $10 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the pilot.

Detroit to Put $10 Million Toward Open-Access Fiber Network | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Detroit, Michigan, plans to use $10 million in American Rescue Plan funds to build an open-access fiber network to serve 3,200 households.

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