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Pima County Launches $30.3 Million Fiber Optic Network Project

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Pima County broke ground on a $30.3 million project to construct a 134-mile fiber optic network. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 24 at Three Points Fire Station in Tucson. This project is intended to create an open-access fiber optic ring around the county's urban core.

From kvoa.com

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The network development is funded by a five-year grant awarded by the National Telecommunications Information Administration through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The project aims to expand high-speed internet access to rural and underserved communities, helping to close the digital divide.

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Who's involved

  • Pima CountyThe county is building the fiber optic network to expand connectivity.
  • TucsonTucson serves as the administrative county seat for Pima County.
  • Jennifer AllenJennifer Allen holds the leadership position as Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

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  • ArizonaSpeculative

    Arizona could benefit from the federal grant funding secured for digital infrastructure expansion.

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