Calif. Middle-Mile Construction Begins
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) touted the start of construction on a statewide middle-mile network Thursday. The state installed the first 500 feet of fiber on State Route 67 near Poway in San Diego County, Newsom’s office said. Last year’s…
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$6 billion broadband bill ordered the middle-mile network. “We’re starting construction today to get affordable high-speed internet in every California home because livelihoods depend on equitable access to a reliable and fast internet connection,” said Newsom. The California Broadband Council previewed and applauded the milestone at a meeting Wednesday (see 2210120036).