New Cable Franchise Coming to Ferguson Township and State College Borough

State College, Pa. -- Ferguson Township and the Borough of State College will soon have an additional option for cable and broadband service to the community.\

The two municipalities along with C-NET began the process to negotiate a franchise agreement with Shentel, under their Glo Fiber brand, for the provision of cable television services within the municipalities in May of 2022. Pursuant to the regulations set forth in the Telecommunications Act and of the Federal Communications Commission, both municipalities are authorized to grant franchises to entities interested in constructing, maintaining, and operating cable systems within their boundaries.

A cable franchise agreement with Shentel was approved by the State College Borough Council on January 9, 2023, and the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors on January 17, 2023.

Currently, both municipalities have franchise agreements with Comcast and will continue these agreements. The addition of Glo Fiber’s infrastructure will provide a greater range of telecommunications options for residents. Construction is currently slated to begin in 2024.