UTC Fiber Leasing Study (2024)

UTC conducted a survey of its member utilities in late Fall 2021. The purpose of the survey and this report is to provide information on what peer utilities are doing in regards to fiber leasing. Utilities have been installing fiber for decades to support high-speed connectivity, monitoring, and control of utility assets. Some utilities have offered their these offerings to third-parties for access to reserve capacity on these operational fiber assets. Recognizing these services could generate ancillary revenue streams for the utility, while also potentially providing their service areas and communities with enhanced broadband capacity and availability.