What is an open-access network?

Traditionally in Canada and the United States, internet infrastructure (cable, fibre-optic and other equipment) is built and operated by the same company that provides internet services to customers. With an open-access network, infrastructure and service delivery are separate. An independent party owns and operates the infrastructure, which internet service providers pay to use. This reduces barriers for providers to access new markets and encourages competition.

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1. Will this mean the streets in the city and my yard have to be ripped up?
2. What are the health impacts of broadband technology? I’ve heard that broadband produces dangerous amounts of electromagnetic radiation.
3. Does this include 5G technology? What are the health impacts of 5G technology?
4. What is an open-access network?
5. What is 10 gigabit? What are the benefits?
6. Beaumont already has one-gigabit per second internet in some places. What’s the difference?
7. Will the network use Huawei technology?
8. Does this include 5G technology? What are the health impacts of 5G technology?