Junction City Fiber Expansion Project Timeline Announced Through the End of 2023
April 17, 2023
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Twin Valley has committed to bringing its state-of-the-art fiber network with 2 Gbps symmetrical speeds to 5,700 homes and businesses by fall.
Twin Valley has begun installations in Zones 3-4 of its Junction City fiber expansion project, making progress on its commitment to bring fiber to the community’s 22,000 residents. The company has released an estimated timeline for the next 10 construction zones, allowing those customers to be installed with up to 2 Gbps symmetrical internet by fall. Another 12 zones are in the queue, and mainline construction will begin on those zones this fall.
For an interactive map, visit the Junction City Fiber Internet Project page.
In Zones 1-4, crews have completed mainline construction and pre-registered installations are underway. For those who sign up in these zones going forward, Twin Valley’s construction coordinator will schedule a construction team to bury a fiber optic line or “drop” from the mainline to the home or business. This is usually scheduled out about 10 business days, because machinery and a crew have to be scheduled and relocated to the address. Following the drop, crews will splice and test the fiber connection, and a technician will be scheduled to install service.
For the upcoming zones, the best time to sign up is before construction begins in the zone. To increase efficiency and reduce the disruption to a neighborhood, crews will bury mainline fiber and fiber “drops” along the way to homes and businesses that are signed up for service. Following mainline construction and drops, other crews will splice and test the fiber-optic cables, fusing together thin strands of glass. The final step is installing service at the home or business.
Due to various factors, such as high cost of construction, select zones are under evaluation for future fiber expansion. Residents and businesses can influence whether we build these areas by registering their address online or by phone. Areas of greatest demand will be considered first.
Twin Valley recently received the Eldon L. Hoyle Award for their economic development contributions in Junction City, presented by the Junction City Chamber of Commerce. The company is investing more than $20 million into the community to provide fiber internet service to Junction City businesses and residents.
Twin Valley’s multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds give individuals and families the bandwidth to handle all their online activities without any slowdowns, including working from home, completing online coursework, streaming TV, online gaming, accessing telehealth, and more. Fiber gives businesses the bandwidth to quickly store and access information in the cloud, connect with remote employees and clients through video calls, maintain their online presence through websites and social media, and more.
Twin Valley offers simple pricing, and no contract is required for residential service. Unlimited data and free installation are included, and plans start under $50 for 300 Mbps symmetrical. The company also offers financial assistance for internet service, including the federal Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity programs. With qualifying ACP application, Twin Valley residential fiber customers can get free internet service. Information about these programs is available on our Financial Assistance page.
The increased demand for broadband and unprecedented federal funding for fiber expansion has led to supply chain issues in the industry. The timeline is subject to change based upon the availability of equipment and fiber optic cable. Updates will be provided online at twinvalley.net/jcfiber. For new service inquiries in Junction City, there is also a dedicated phone line available at 888.961.6144.