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Freeman [soylentnews.org] writes:

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/07/google-fiber-expands-again-thanks-to-one-citys-open-access-network/ [arstechnica.com]

The West Des Moines government's announcement [iowa.gov] said that "once the City installs conduit in the public right of way, broadband providers will pay a license fee to install their fiber in the City's conduit. Google Fiber will be the first tenant in the network." A conduit-license agreement "calls for Google Fiber to cover a portion of the construction cost to build conduit... through their monthly lease payments."

"On a monthly basis, Google Fiber would pay the city $2.25 for each household that connects to the network," according to the Des Moines Register [desmoinesregister.com]. Google Fiber would pay the city a minimum of $4.5 million over 20 years.

Construction is expected to begin this fall and be completed in about two and a half years, the city said.

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