Coquitlam looks to boost fibre optic capacity
Coquitlam is at an age where it needs a little more fibre.
The city is searching for companies to extend its 90-kilometre fibre optic network, according to a recently-issued request for proposals.
“As the City grows the network needs to grow with it to connect traffic signals and city facilities,” explained the city’s director of information and communications technology Kim Chan. “Fibre leasing grows along with this.”
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The city’s fibre optic network runs through “almost every business, mall, school and residential highrise in Coquitlam,” according to the RFP. The city leases unused capacity in that network to businesses and telecommunications companies that offer internet, TV and cellular services in Coquitlam.
Coquitlam is looking to hire a company or a few companies to extend the core network, which is now approximately 60 kilometres of infrastructure along major arterial roads.
The change is not expected to have any effect on internet speed and reliability for current users, according to Chan.
Companies would be signed to a two-year contract with an option to extend the deal.
Deadline for submissions is Aug. 30.
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