In a calculated move, the City of Boulder has signed a contract with ALLO Communications, positioning the company to provide internet connectivity with the promise of speed, affordability, and dependability—three digital service goals for many city dwellers and businesses. According to the City of Boulder, the partnership is a step toward bridging the economic gaps sometimes observed in cyberspace provisioning and pushing for a more digitally fair world.
The city has been laying the groundwork for this eventuality by building a strong citywide fiber backbone to support the promises of a connected future. This plan, which was started by a 2018 City Council resolution, was designed with Boulder’s fiber-optic infrastructure at its core and aimed to empower the city’s digital enabling capabilities both now and in the future. It is evident that Boulder had its digital sights set far beyond the horizon. Boulder is adamant about a future in which the community is cohesive and forward-looking rather than divided along the lines of connectedness.
“We’re thrilled to work with ALLO Communications to bring affordable and reliable high-speed internet to every corner of Boulder,” said City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, expressing the excitement, according to information received by the City of Boulder. The city’s connection goals do not appear unrealistic given the size of ALLO’s project, which aims to connect 80% of Boulder to its high-speed internet network by 2028 and push that number up to 97% by 2030.
More than just access is outlined in the agreement, which also dives deeply into price equity, discounted rates for Boulder’s less affluent households, and ALLO’s commitments to maintain its savvy in line with net neutrality and consumer privacy standards while maintaining compliance with the Colorado Privacy Act—a balancing act that Boulder and ALLO appear equally committed to. The city’s environmental stewardship objectives are simultaneously met by ALLO’s dedication to a scalable, future-proof network made of sustainable materials.
The deal benefits both parties financially. The agreement’s total net present value is anticipated to be $9 million, with Boulder receiving a $1.5 million upfront leasing payment in addition to continuing profits from success-based fees and a portion of ALLO’s wholesale income. These financial infusions are predestined and designated for upcoming community projects; the first installations are planned for late 2025, marking the beginning of the service stages.
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