Birmingham Considers Fiber Franchise with MCI Communications

Birmingham is considering a 20-year Fiber Optic Franchise Agreement with MCI Communications Services, LLC. The agreement would allow MCI to operate a fiber-based communications system in City rights-of-way, with two possible five-year renewals and a 5% gross-revenue franchise fee.

Document date · December 2, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

20 years, renewable for up to two successive terms of 5 years each

Renewal

Initial 20-year term with up to two successive five-year renewal terms.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Birmingham Agenda December 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of Birmingham?

Mci Communications Services Llc was awarded this utilities contract by City of Birmingham, as recorded on December 2, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Birmingham Agenda December 2, 2025 (Agenda), dated December 2, 2025 from City of Birmingham. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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