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On August 26, 2022, the Borough of State College and Ferguson Township held a joint work session to discuss a proposed cable television franchise agreement. Attorney Phil Fraga provided an overview of legal requirements for such agreements, and representatives from Shentel presented their company, a 120-year-old telecommunications provider offering fiber-to-the-home broadband, television, and phone services to rural communities. Shentel outlined their network capabilities, including 7,900 miles of fiber infrastructure, and highlighted potential benefits such as significant capital investment, competitive service offerings, economic development, and participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program, with construction expected to begin 12-18 months after a franchise award.
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