LanCity Connect

Lan City Connect is a community broadband solution providing
gigabit connectivity to residents, visitors and businesses in
the City of Lancaster, PA.

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Important questions to ask: Has the city reviewed its permitting process and can the city’s permitting be improved or streamlined through digital processing?

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“They’re still able to pick their provider, but it would run over city fiber. It would ensure better coverage over the city, better speeds, consistent speeds and more stable pricing.” - City Manager Cathy Conlow, Bangor, Maine https://t.co/0zCnQwgl8w

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Check out our latest blog regarding permit approvals! https://t.co/CZs3Dd2eIo

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Enjoy this 90 second video on the advantages of community broadband! https://t.co/4eiPAG0kA7

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In this article, you'll learn a bit more about the various ways fiber-optic Internet compares to standard copper cable, including bandwidth potential, speed, reliability, among other factors https://t.co/nBPPRAWO2N

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"More than two years ago, community leaders in New Braunfels, Texas, decided to move forward with funding for a feasibility study to examine options for publicly owned Internet infrastructure." https://t.co/Bo5lJi9h8S

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“Though cities have the economic leverage to charge fees beyond their costs for the use of ROWs and existing ducting or conduit, they must compare the value of such fees to the value of the economic benefits that a next-generation network is likely to deliver.”

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With the increasing number of gigabit cities, a trend led by local governments, Google, and some cutting edge small ISPs, some are confused why a gigabit is important now when most applications do not need that much bandwidth to operate https://t.co/JF1lPhGbFi

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A fiber optic connection can offer massive benefits to your business! Learn more here https://t.co/4APVMxirS1

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Obtaining access for Right of Way for a city is crucial for implementation and must be pursued with great diplomacy and care. Learn more about this in our latest blog https://t.co/NuzgSsaDhc

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What exactly is a public-private partnership like LanCity? Let's find out! https://t.co/GjiuL6XjkG

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Sandy, Oregon developed its own municipal fiber network and brought a gig to the community for under $60! https://t.co/w41DrfwSnb

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"Using a 20th century model, rural America is finding a way to tap into high-speed Internet service: electric and telephone cooperatives are bringing next-generation, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks to their service territories." https://t.co/FwpwY1cX1X

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Implementing a city-wide community broadband network is a truly incredible action as it will provide residents with affordable and quality fiber optic access. This network could potentially be essential for businesses throughout your city and offer large benefits to users.

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"If the people, acting through their elected local governments, want to pursue competitive community broadband, they shouldn’t be stopped by state laws promoted by cable and telephone companies that don’t want that competition." - FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler

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35 Technology Terms Every Entrepreneur Should Know https://t.co/hyOOU3Scdz

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Take a look at our latest article regarding the challenges of building a community broadband network! https://t.co/E1OWoPeNRM

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This short 20 minute video highlights how the network is saving money, creating competition for broadband services, and creating powerful new public safety applications https://t.co/7rCfab2GMG

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Check out the city of Westfield and their new fiber optic network! We are thrilled to see more cities making this exciting transition! https://t.co/Fgb2g5aSPs

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"Communities desperately need better Internet access, but not all local governments are bold enough to 'go it alone'", says Christopher Mitchell with Community Broadband Networks at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. https://t.co/1qAIVt67IJ