The Regional Fiber Consortium (RFC) is a public entity formed under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 190. Members of the organization include cities, counties, or other public entities allowed under the statute and as determined appropriate by the Consortium board.
The Regional Fiber Consortium
History of Cosortium
Since its formation, the Regional Fiber Consortium has worked to facilitate access to broadband, high-speed fiber optic facilities for communities throughout the three-county region of Lane, Douglas, and Klamath counties. The Regional Fiber Consortium was the first fiber consortium formed as the local governments of the area of central Oregon began developing a plan for…
Consortium Membership
The active membership of the Consortium now includes Florence, Veneta, Eugene, Springfield, Lowell, Westfir, Oakridge, Creswell, Cottage Grove, Drain, Klamath Falls, Merrill, and Lane County.
Goal and Strategies
The goal of the RFC is to improve broadband opportunities for all residents, businesses, and governments in the four county area of Coos, Douglas, Klamath, and Lane counties. The strategies pursued to achieve the goal include: The acquisition of a fiber backbone that is as extensive as possible throughout the four county area, and the…
Staff and Committees
The Consortium is guided by an Executive Committee composed of the following members: Faye Stewart, Chair Lane County fayestewart@XXXX 541-682-XXXX Carl Patenode, Vice Chair City of Drain City of Eugene City of Springfield City of Cottage Grove City of Klamath Falls City of Oakridge