Verizon fiber franchise renewal
City of ChehalisWashington- Detected
- Oct 12, 2026
- 23 days ago
- Sector
- Communications
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From the meeting
At its October 12, 2026 meeting, the council adopted Ordinance No. 1128-B granting MCI Communications Services LLC, doing business as Verizon, a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise. The original 30-year term from October 1996 was ending in October 2026, and the new franchise runs 10 years with an option for another 10-year renewal.
This is incumbent-follow-on intelligence for right-of-way, fiber, insurance, and relocation work tied to the Verizon network.
- Meeting date
- October 12, 2026
- Agency
- City of Chehalis
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