Roswell Approves Google Fiber Right-of-Way License

Roswell City Council voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 9, to give Google Fiber permission to build and operate a fiber network in city rights-of-way, a step toward another broadband option for residents and businesses.

The nonexclusive license agreement covers broadband internet and internet-based voice service. Nonexclusive means Google Fiber is not receiving sole access to those public corridors.

The vote authorizes use of the rights-of-way; it does not mark the launch of new service. The city has not announced a construction start date, a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rollout or a date when customers could connect under the agreement.

For households weighing a change in internet providers, those details will determine whether and when the approval translates into another choice at their address. The agreement alone does not establish that every Roswell home will be served.

Residents can use Google Fiber’s address checker to check current availability. Monday’s council action should not be treated as confirmation that a particular property is ready for installation.