Godfrey Trustees Unanimously Reject New Fiber Network Proposal
Village Board votes down agreement for fourth fiber optic network in Godfrey after concerns raised and greater focus on rural areas requested.
GODFREY – An internet company’s plans to build a new underground fiber optic network in Godfrey were shut down by Village Board members this week.Trustees voted 0-6 in a unanimous rejection of a Right of Way license agreement with Socket Telecom LLC (or “Socket Fiber”) at their May 19, 2026 meeting. The agreement would have covered the installation and restoration requirements involved in installing a fiber optic network within the village.According to a memo from Village...
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