Cape Cod Times
Falmouth moves forward with plans for a municipal internet utility; some advise caution
FalmouthNet, a non-profit advocacy group that wants the town to establish its own fiber optic network, recently had a major win at Town Meeting. Voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of a municipal internet utility. The next big step will be in November 2022, when a municipal light board will be elected, which will be tasked with bringing a concrete plan before the town. FalmouthNet is advocating for a fiber optic network that would serve as an alternative to private providers such as Comcast.