Finance Committee Page 3
February 1, 2017
ON THE QUESTION
Alderman Clemons
| understand currently the city uses Fairpoint. Is that correct, based on the fact that it says we have
renegotiated?
Mayor Donchess
Yes.
Director Codaqnone
We've been using FairPoint for a while. We also use Windstream as a backup, and our public Wi-Fi is not on
the same network so if we do have a failure, we can switch over. This is just a renewal of what we have for a
lower price and higher speed.
Alderman Siegel
We mentioned we’re not on the same network Wi-Fi, that’s fine. Is it a different VGP branch?
Director Codagnone
Yes.
Alderman Clemons
How long are these rates in effect for?
Director Codagnone
This one is only for a year. The last one was for three years. We decided to do only a year because
technology changes and we are hoping to negotiate again for a lower cost and higher speed.
Alderman Clemons
l’ve heard news that FairPoint might not be our carrier in the future. | think a one-year contract makes sense in
that regard.
Alderman Cookson
What’s the transport type for this contract?
Director Codagnone
What do you mean?
Alderman Cookson
How is the signal being carried? Is it over fiber or coaxed?
Director Codaqnone
Its Ethernet. It’s a direct Ethernet connection.
