Broadband Advisory Committee

Broadband Committee Informational Links
Links to external resources and videos selected by the committee

2014 Annual Town Meeting

• Received the second of two necessary votes to create the Wilbraham Municipal Light Plant

2013 Annual Town Meeting

• Municipal Light Plant Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• 2013 MBI Network Map (PDF) of Springfield and Wilbraham

2012-2013 Overview

• Began local broadband mapping and design efforts, assisted by the Town DPW / Engineering Division.
• Researched feasibility of different broadband strategies (aerial vs. buried, fiber vs. wireless, municipal vs. carrier operated, etc).
• Researched utilizing MBI aerial fiber lines under the MassBroadband123 project.
• Researched long term options for eventual fiber-to-the-premise and wireless data options for residents and businesses.
• Researched public broadband outreach and education strategies.

Contacting the Committee

• To get in touch with the Committee, please email the committee.