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Dartmouth Municipal Broadband Advisory Committee
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Town officials have fielded complaints and concerns about the limited options, high cost, and at times, unreliable internet access in Dartmouth.
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In response to these concerns, the Town is investigating the possibility of a town-owned fiber optic broadband network throughout Dartmouth. Meaning, the ability for the Town to provide Internet access to residents like it does with other utilities.
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The benefits of a municipality owned broadband network include:
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1. Decreased cost for the consumer.
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The Town is not looking to make a staggering profit; savings would go straight to the residents.
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Increased competition with other providers results in better services and costs across all providers.
2. Increased accessibility and reliability.
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Town-owned broadband can provide a dedicated fiber connection to every residence and business with speeds of 1Gbps or more.
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The Town can target underserved communities to ensure they have Internet access in the digital age.
Dartmouth has already created a Municipal Broadband Advisory Committee and contracted for a feasibility study to be completed. Community interest and feedback will be gauged through a survey which can be accessed here. The Committee will share their findings with the community as they learn more about the possibility of a municipality-owned fiber optic broadband network.
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Dartmouth is committed to providing residents with the best services whenever possible and internet connection is no exception.