One huge benefit of a publicly-owned utility is that rates are transparent.

We broke down the costs of Holland City Fiber which gave us a monthly service cost of $42. The millage is separate, but low ($12.75 for an average home, see our calculator for more).

That $42 can go down as more people sign up (the take rate).

BPW presented this chart, showing estimated costs.

As we increase the city-wide take rate, costs could go down, and would because BPW is a non-profit utility! They set their rates every year, and City Council approves them. No surprises.