Broadband feasibility study calls overclock gpu for construction of $36.8M fiber network pathway throughout Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County’s information technology and finance departments used engineering and surveying firm Cobb Fendley to conduct a broadband feasibility study to determine the state of internet connectivity in the county—especially in areas of the county that are unserved or underserved. The findings from this study were presented at a July 26 commissioners court meeting.Some key insights from the workshop presentation include: Cobb Fendley had stakeholder engagement from 28 resources; 834 survey responses were recorded; 240 miles of proposed fiber infrastructure are proposed for a high-level design route; and four funding options for implementing widespread broadband connectivity were identified.