Chris Beeble

Akron (OH) Mayor Shammas Malik announced a long-term plan to bring affordable high speed internet to all city residents. Through a partnership with SiFi Networks, $200 million will be invested in a plan to install, maintain and operate an underground fiber optic internet network by the above targeted year of 2030. SiFi Networks plans to foot the entire $200 million bill at no cost to the city of Akron. “In 2024, it is essential that every person in Akron has access to high-speed, affordable internet,” said Mayor Malik.