More: Edison planners pave way for 'eyesore motel' on Route 1 to be redevelopedĬouncil members this week had two lengthy discussions about broadband. More: 'You have duped this council': Edison fireworks after corruption charge in $1M contract Patel also believes the town would be eligible for grants and other funding from the state. "I think this is a great investment for the long term and for the future," The majority of people are not happy with what they have," said Patel who estimates the town could be looking at millions of dollars in surplus in 10 years with broadband. Comcast will now be constructing its own fiber network in town, and Brescher said internet service has improved for residents who have Optimum's newer fiber optic cable system.Ĭouncilman Nishith Patel, who was one of the most vocal advocates for broadband this week, said he thinks of it as a utility. The idea of high-speed municipal broadband in Edison has grown from the quest for faster, reliable and more affordable internet service in town, where Optimum has been the major provider. Councilman Richard Brescher, who had questions about the success rate of broadband in other communities as well as the maintenance, abstained from voting and Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman, who wanted to table the issue until the council had more information, voted no. The Township Council on Wednesday approved a resolution for the bids. EDISON – The township is moving forward with plans for municipal broadband by authorizing competitive bids for a consulting service to create a business plan, more than a year after several council members campaigned on the issue, and months after a study on the issue was completed.
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