Using city permits to map Sonic.net fiber
Using city permits to map Sonic.net fiber launched on May 26, 2017 with 103 votes, #434 of 3,229 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
This project uses public city permit data to map the fiber network infrastructure of Sonic.net. It takes the approach of analyzing building permits and construction records to visualize where fiber installations have occurred. The tool is designed for people interested in broadband infrastructure, urban planning, or those curious about internet service expansion in their area. It demonstrates how publicly available permit information can be repurposed to track large-scale telecommunications projects.
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