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Verizon Gets Conditional Fiber Permission in Blackford County

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Verizon Gets Conditional Fiber Permission in Blackford County
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From the Blackford County Commissioners meeting on October 19, 2026

Verizon received permission to place fiber in Blackford County right-of-way to reach a recently erected cell tower on the gravel portion of 550 East.

Commissioners conditioned approval on restoring damage in the right-of-way. The route was described as coming from Marion into Blackford County. No county payment was authorized in the discussion.

This tower connection is separate from Mainstream's residential fiber construction in Hartford City.

Source: YouTube transcript — Blackford County - County Commissioner Meeting - October 19, 2026

Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.

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