Says it’s needed to attract young families By
March 13, 2021
A three-year quest by Farmington and Farmington Hills to develop a government broadband network is at a critical juncture. A recent study estimated its cost at $107.5 million and offered mixed views on its viability.
The study was released in November and presented to the city councils of both communities in January. It found a relatively high level of dissatisfaction among residential customers with their current Internet services.
But it also cast doubt on whether enough residents would switch to a municipal network to make it work.
Farmington Hills Mayor Vicki Barnett said in an interview that the need for higher internet speeds and capacities is demonstrable.