Opelika, fresh off its referendum to build a publicly owned fiber network, has agreed to terms with Knology. The contract still has to be approved by the City Council.

As a reminder, the city will own the network and use it for smart-grid applications. Knology will build the network and run triple-play services.

“Knology is building a state-of-the-art broadband network that will allow us to offer higher Internet speeds and more high definition television channels than are currently offered by Charter,” Ard said. “However, the biggest thing that Knology is bringing to the Auburn and Opelika customers is a commitment to customer service. Customers can count on their telephone calls being answered quickly and their service calls being scheduled in a timely basis.”