Grant Internet Archive 99-year exclusive use of 4 city fiber cables
In Plain English
The city owns fiber optic cables that currently generate no revenue. Internet Archive wants exclusive access to 4 cable strands for 99 years. In exchange, the company provides free public WiFi in select Richmond locations.
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