Salem, MA partnered with SiFi Networks to create a citywide fiber optic network
Salem, MA citywide fiber optic network
The City of Salem has partnered with SiFi Networks to create the infrastructure for a citywide fiber optic network. The Salem City Council signed a 30-year contract with SiFi Networks which allows them to charge service providers for using the network. In exchange, SiFi Networks is covering the estimated $35 million in setup costs. The arrangement will provide much needed competition with Comcast as it is currently the only reliable high-speed Internet option available in the city.
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Salem, Mass., to See Citywide Fiber-Optic Network Buildout
Construction of a new citywide fiber-optic network is set to begin in the coming months through a no-cost contract between the city and New Jersey-based SiFi Networks. The work is expected to cost the company $35 million.
Salem City Wide Fiber Optic Broadband Deal Worth $35 Million - SiFi Networks SiFi Networks
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