In a recent Pots and Pans post, Doug Dawson makes a compelling case: as fiber and FWA eat into cable’s subscriber base, the best path forward may be where the industry has historically hesitated—affordable housing and underserved urban neighborhoods.
But retrofitting broadband in urban areas isn’t just a financial question. It’s an engineering one.
Urban broadband builds are rarely plug-and-play. They require:
- Navigating nonstandard permitting across cities and utilities
- Managing dense pole or underground infrastructure
- Working with property owners, housing authorities, and local governments
- Delivering field-verified, build-ready plans that avoid rework
If cable companies get serious about solving the urban digital divide, they’ll need more than fiber. They’ll need partners who understand the complexity and can move fast. Read the full post here and call us at
734-992-3482 or email us to discuss how Collaborative Synergy can help streamline your next broadband infrastructure project.
