Gateway Fiber begins Bismarck fiber internet network construction

9 articles · Updated · Joplin Globe · May 4

The buildout in North Dakota extends the company's footprint beyond Fargo and targets both residents and businesses.
Gateway Fiber said the 100% fiber network is intended to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity as online demand grows.
The project marks the company's latest regional expansion and could broaden high-speed internet access in Bismarck.

As Gateway and Midco race to wire Bismarck, will this fiber optic duel actually lead to lower internet prices for residents?

With federal permitting reform stalled, can local governments keep pace with the aggressive timelines of the new fiber-optic land rush?