U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer seeks more fiber in Nebraska’s broadband expansion diet

LINCOLN — U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., wants Nebraska to use more fiber in its broadband expansion plans, contradicting Gov. Jim Pillen’s claims that other internet technologies are sufficient.

Fischer hosted a roundtable discussion this week alongside Olivia Trusty, a member of the Federal Communications Commission, and several local stakeholders, including four members of Nebraska’s Public Service Commission, the state’s elected, catch-all regulator. Several participants were telecommunications officials based in rural areas like Stanton, Hamilton …