Some networks are purely open access, as in UTOPIA, where the network owner provides no services (leaving the provision of services to multiple third parties).  Burlington, Vermont (see our Case Study and Fact Sheet) has taken a different approach.

In its fiber-to-the-home network, Burlington Telecom (a city department), offers the full triple play of television, phone, and fast Internet services.  But it has also committed to making the network available to competitors – at the same wholesale rate it charges itself internally.  Continue reading