There are many options for our communities to become Gigabit Cities. One option is to establish a public-private partnership between the municipal government and a fiber network operator. According to Smithville Communications and City of Jasper Embark on Gigabit Public-Private Partnership in Telecompetitor, many “government and economic development leaders are quickly equating economic development and community competitiveness with the ability to offer gigabit services.”
AT&T does not appear to be delivering on their promised 300mbps speeds to Austin Texas residents.
Verizon has not delivered on its promise to upgrade services to several states despite having a formal agreement and receiving tax incentives.
