Source? In most places, the opposite problem exists. Cities can&#x27;t get private companies to build gigabit even after actively trying. <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.baltimoresun.com&#x2F;business&#x2F;bs-bz-fiber-internet-campaign-20141013-story.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.baltimoresun.com&#x2F;business&#x2F;bs-bz-fiber-internet-ca...</a>. That&#x27;s why municipal fiber is the current battleground--private companies don&#x27;t want to build those networks.