City grants MCI Communications fiber-optic franchise rights in street corridors

Dec 2, 2025

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MCI gains permission to install and operate fiber-optic cables in Birmingham's public rights-of-way, potentially expanding broadband infrastructure across the city. The long-term franchise agreement shapes how telecom infrastructure develops in city streets.

MCI Communications Services, LLC Unknown Ordinance

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