Why won’t QAC allow other ISPs to “overbuild” (provide duplicate service) where Atlantic Broadband fiber exists?

QAC does not prohibit any ISPs from bringing their services anywhere in the County. However, the BAC has learned that because Atlantic broadband has a non-exclusive franchise agreement with QAC to provide cable television services, other ISPs do not see a suitable return on investment. They would have to convince a large proportion of current Atlantic Broadband subscribers to change from their current provider to a new service. Overbuilds are more typical in extremely densely populated areas where more infrastructure is available. 

Show All Answers

1. What is broadband?
2. For broadband, how fast is fast enough?
3. What types of internet access do we have in Queen Anne’s County (QAC)?
4. What is the difference between wired and wireless internet?
5. For my current broadband connection, If I have been using the same equipment for a long time could that impact my internet speed?
6. What is QAC doing to increase/improve broadband access?
7. What grant opportunities exist?
8. Which areas of QAC are unserved and underserved?
9. Why don’t we have broadband access in certain areas?
10. Why won’t QAC allow other ISPs to “overbuild” (provide duplicate service) where Atlantic Broadband fiber exists?
11. Is there any way to make getting wired broadband to my home more affordable if I have a long driveway?
12. What can I do to help get broadband to my community?
13. ISPs in or near QAC:
14. Wireless ISPs in or near QAC:
15. Current or pending wired broadband infrastructure (service maps) based on permits or other available information: