Fiber takes leap forward

Fiber-optic cables use glass or plastic fibers to transmit data. These cables are capable of transmitting data at speeds 1,000 times faster than a typical broadband connection.

The Delaware Area SuperHighway (DASH), a public-private consortium formed to advance the goal of a fiber-optic cable network in Delaware County, got a boost last week from the Delaware County Commissioners with the support of Delaware Mayor Windell Wheeler.  According to the Delaware Gazette, officials will now begin putting out for bid projects to design and install a publicly-funded fiber-optic network.

At Monday’s joint session of the Delaware County Commissioners and Delaware City Council, Commissioner Todd Hanks cited fiber as the “4th utility” in addition to electricity, water, and sewer.  Mayor Wheeler added that fiber is an important part of positioning both the city and county for economic development.

For more  information about the Commissioners’ legislation, visit their website.  And be sure to look out for more information about the Delaware Area SuperHighway as it develops.