Springfield hopes for competition among internet providers, also demands equity

Springfield hopes for competition among internet providers, also demands equity

SPRINGFIELD — Concerned about fostering digital equity while expanding the number of internet providers, the City Council put off voting on a proposal from GoNetspeed, which is pushing to install fiber conduit in parts of the city.The proposal was seemingly routine, with the private company asking for approvals to install short lengths of underground conduit at 36 different sites throughout the city. The work proposed is mostly in the tree belts…