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Counties, Private Providers Clash Over Merits of Open Access Networks

Counties see it as a way to increase competition and lower prices, while telecoms see money and quality problems.

Riley Steward

Riley Steward

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Counties, Private Providers Clash Over Merits of Open Access Networks
From left to right: John Burchett, Carter Old, and Ramiro Gonzales at Digital Infrastructure Investment

HOUSTON, September 28, 2021 – Tensions emerged Monday when the topic of open access networks pitted municipalities in favor and private companies against the idea of sharing infrastructure with other telecoms.

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