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Posted on: October 10, 2023

Port and Whatcom PUD Broadband Update

Fellow Community Members,

The Port, Whatcom PUD, and Whatcom County have formed a partnership to support the extension of broadband infrastructure to unserved and underserved areas in Whatcom County. This letter provides an update on our progress.

Thanks to all the people at the federal, state and local levels that have brought these projects to reality.

Sincerely,

Rob Fix
Executive Director, Port of Bellingham

Chris Heimgartner
General Manager Whatcom PUD

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