Announcer Mike Kelly interviews Socket Co-Owner Carson Coffman after the Tigers game versus Auburn on January 24th, 2018. Audio courtesy of Tiger Radio Network.

Fiber does more than simply provide faster internet speeds--and there's evidence. 
According to a study by the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Council, fiber access at a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) provides an 8% increase in rental values. 
The study also estimates fiber access adds 11% to net income for property owners and operators per average apartment unit.