In today's world, reliable internet service is no longer viewed as a luxury - it's a necessity. Society is demanding that access to faster service be implemented now. It may seem like major communication conglomerates like AT&T and Verizon have a stronghold on communication services, but municipal utility companies may already have the tools at hand to challenge the consortium’s footing on fiber networks and meet expectations of ubiquitous, reliable broadband access.
Dustin Sutton, Michael Measels, and Jimmy Hall of 3-GIS explore the advantages and challenges facing utility companies breaking into telecommunications on this inaugural episode of “Fiberside Chat.