Missoula council OKs $13K for ‘extreme broadband’ Internet study

The Missoula City Council wants to give a shot in the arm to businesses in need of faster and cheaper Internet speeds.

On Monday, the council voted 9-1 to spend $13,125 toward a feasibility study "outlining the demand for and options to improve access to extreme broadband at an affordable cost for businesses in Missoula."

"We did a survey around that and identified that one of the needs that folks have is for high-speed, high-capacity connections at an affordable price," said Councilwoman Caitlin Copple.

By Keila Szpaller

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