The City issued a Request for Information (RFI) in late August 2016. A team made up of staff and members of the Broadband Technical Group evaluated respondents based on their experience and capability, business model proposed, motivation and willingness to partner, business structure and financial strength.
Nine companies responded and Allo Communications, Axia, Century Link, and Macquarie Capital were interviewed to learn more about their proposals.
Of the four interviewees, staff identified Axia to continue further discussions