Danville cited as model for how small cities can use fiber network

The City of Danville received national attention recently at a broadband summit for its work in launching a public “open access” fiber optic broadband.

The network is used by businesses to deliver broadband services to customers, according to a news release from the city.

Organizers of the 2012 Broadband Communities Summit, held in Dallas, held up Danville as a case study in how a small city can use telecommunications to help recruit and expand businesses.

City Manager Joe King served as a presenter at the summit. He talked about how Danville has made significant use of nDanville, its open-access fiber optic broadband network, to attract high-tech industries.

nDanville is completely self-sufficient financially, operating on fees charged to its customers and service providers. It is being expanded on a pay-as-you-go basis and carries no debt.

May 9, 2012

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