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Decatur has become the latest city to give SiFi Networks permission to its right of ways, to construct its FiberCity\u00ae network.<\/p>\n

SiFi Networks will privately fund, build and operate the open access, citywide, multi gig fiber network which will be built throughout the city. The citywide infrastructure will help close the digital divide by providing reliable, superfast fiber speed to homes, allowing everyone in the household to browse or stream simultaneously.<\/p>\n

The network\u2019s open access credentials will allow for multiple internet service providers to access the network, stimulating competition which brings choice, better prices and great customer service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe city of Decatur found in SiFi Networks,\u201d<\/em> City Manager Scot Wrighton explained, \u201ca broadband partner that worked hard to incorporate and integrate the city\u2019s right-of-way protection goals, Smart City objectives, and rapid deployment timetable into their own corporate plans. The recently approved SiFi Agreement will greatly improve broadband and Internet access in Decatur.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The network will be the backbone of the city which can help boost economic development by retaining and attracting businesses, creating new business districts and hubs for innovation.<\/p>\n

The network will also enable the City of Decatur to implement smart city applications to help improve e-health and e-education for example and create more efficient public services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Decatur FiberCity\u00ae will be a sustainable network with superfluous capacity and will be <\/em>built to support\u00a0the\u00a0existing and future digital\u00a0demands of the city. It will <\/em>futureproof Decatur for generations to come and make Decatur a great city to live, work and play.\u201d<\/em> Commented Scott Bradshaw, President SiFi Networks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Residents and businesses in Decatur can register their interest<\/strong><\/a> in the FiberCity\u00ae now for updates on the project.<\/p>\n

Decatur is the second city to sign up to SiFi Networks\u2019 FiberCity. Earlier this year Rockford IL also signed up to become a FiberCity\u00ae. SiFi Networks is currently building FiberCities\u00ae in Fullerton and Placentia CA and will shortly start construction in Salem MA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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