MISSOULA – A new telecommunications company in Missoula plans to begin laying its fiber network this year, a move that will position it to compete directly with Charter. TDS Telecommunications will do the same in Lolo, Helena, Butte and Great Falls, the company said Wednesday in a news release. The final build preparations are in place and work will begin with the spring construction season, according to the release. The network will serve more than 100,000 homes and businesses once complete. TDS is currently building its fiber system in Billings and plans to break ground this year in Missoula.
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