Summary
Bountiful is trying to build its own city-run fiber internet, but big cable companies are fighting back to stop it. This project could finally give us faster, cheaper internet, but it's currently stuck in a legal tug-of-war.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 23, 2025.
Impact analysis
The project is meeting its financial benchmarks with a 6.2% take rate, aiming for a 40% break-even point by 2030.
Bountiful residents who now have access to high-speed fiber internet.
Major cable companies, who stand to lose their local monopoly and the ability to charge whatever they want.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Bountiful City Council Work and Regular Session — September 23, 2025
The city's new fiber internet is now live. Officials are happy with the progress and are planning to reach out to HOAs to expand access.
UTOPIA Fiber completes citywide Bountiful City project in Utah
UTOPIA Fiber completes citywide Bountiful City project in Utah Broadband Communities
Bountiful breaks ground on city-owned fiber internet
Bountiful breaks ground on city-owned fiber internet ABC4 Utah
Bountiful, Utah builds a municipal broadband network
Bountiful, Utah builds a municipal broadband network Fierce Network
Gigi Sohn: Bountiful City voted for fiber broadband. Big cable wants to take it away.
Gigi Sohn: Bountiful City voted for fiber broadband. Big cable wants to take it away. The Salt Lake Tribune
Bountiful plan to build city-owned fiber optic network due this fall
Bountiful plan to build city-owned fiber optic network due this fall FOX 13 News Utah
Utah City Approves UTOPIA Fiber Build
Utah City Approves UTOPIA Fiber Build Broadband Breakfast
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