The City of Willmar continues to work toward getting the first Open Access Fiber system in the state. Willmar Planning and Development Director Justice Walker says Hometown Fiber of Maple Grove wants to install fiber-optic cable throughout the city, and then lease it out to anyone who wants to become an Internet Service Provider.
The City is drafting a use agreement with Hometown Fiber. Once that’s drafted, they’ve move forward with the bonding process to fund the network. It will take about three months to determine whether it makes sense financially to move forward.