County Broadband Expansion
Summary
Three franchise agreements were approved after public hearings, letting Zona Communications, Cactus State Utility, and Wyyerd Connect use county right-of-way to serve customers in Castle Hot Springs, Cornville, and countywide.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; franchises regulate use of public right-of-way.
Customers of the three utilities, including about 650 Cornville water customers and Castle Hot Springs telecom users, benefit from continued service.
Mentions & discussions (3)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA-2026 — August 19, 2026
Three franchise agreements were approved after public hearings, letting Zona Communications, Cactus State Utility, and Wyyerd Connect use county right-of-way to serve customers in Castle Hot Springs, Cornville, and countywide.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA-2026 — May 20, 2026
Nearly all ARPA-funded broadband projects are done or finishing by summer, and the $49 million BEAD award promises high-speed internet to every unserved home in the county. New micro-trenching road standards will speed fiber installation.
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