Government Technology: A publicly financed fiber network spanning Multnomah County, Ore., would cost $1 billion, according to a new study, a price tag that could make it prohibitively expensive even if it’s technically possible.
The county-sponsored study sought to quantify gaps in broadband service across the county and identify possible ways to close those divides. It concluded a countywide network could pay for itself if enough customers sign up, but warned of considerable financial risk if subscriber numbers don’t meet targets.
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