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Two companies make presentations to local Telecommunications Board Melodie Phelps News Editor Two different companies made presentations to the Telecommunications Board, during the groupıs regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20. Both presentations were in regard to the boardıs decision to proceed with a fiber to the home upgrade for the cable system. Victor Frisch, with Bechtel Communications, made a slide presentation to the board regarding fiber and its capabilities. ³The opportunities here are endless,² said Frisch, as he talked about fiber. He noted that in communities where fiber has been used, customers can receive phone service, cable television and high speed internet service for about $90 per month. Fiber is becoming more economically feasible, according to Frisch. He said its price is comparable to copper cable. Fiber has no limit on its lifespan, added Frisch. Following Frischıs presentation, the board met in executive session for approximately half an hour. They returned to open session and then heard a presentation from Tammy Richardson and Terry Johnson, with P & T Services. P & T Services can put together an entire fiber upgrade project, from planning to completion. Richardson noted that they had done projects in many different locations. The board met again in executive session for a short period of time. The only action taken during the meeting was in regard to the property the board is seeking to acquire near the tower site. Currently the tower is anchored on leased property and the board had made an offer to buy the land for $15,000. The board made a second proposal to send to the property owner. This proposal was for $20,000. The board agreed this would be a final offer and would be good for a period of 90 days. Add a comment |
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