What does the build-out/construction process look like?

The mainline fiber will be distributed throughout public streets and neighborhoods either via underground construction (microtrenching, open trenching, directional drilling, etc.) or attached aerially to above ground utility poles. This construction will involve work being done on any city rights of way which may include all the way up to driveway curbing.  Drop crews will then run fiber directly to private properties and connect it to a piece of equipment placed on the outside of your home. Next, installers bring cables directly into your home or business, connecting them to fiber internet. Throughout the entire process, great care will be taken to minimize impact to day-to-day traffic, yards, and landscaping.

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1. What is fiber internet?
2. What is the American Fork fiber project and how it will work?
3. Why is American Fork building its own fiber network?
4. How will the network be funded?
5. When will fiber internet be available to me?
6. Is the American Fork Fiber Optic Network planned to be available only for residents or will businesses be able to use the fiber network also?
7. Why did American Fork select STRATA Networks as their partner?
8. What are the benefits of an “open access” network?
9. Which providers will be available on the city’s network?
10. Will all residents and businesses be required to subscribe to the network?
11. How much is this going to cost residents?
12. What services will be available over my fiber connection?
13. Will the American Fork fiber project raise my property taxes?
14. I already have an internet service provider (ISP). Will I still be able to use them?
15. What does the build-out/construction process look like?
16. What are the financial implications to the city?
17. Will fiber increase the value of my home?
18. Do we really need faster connections?
19. Can I use a wireless connection with fiber?
20. Is fiber internet “future proof?”
21. Will fiber become obsolete with other emerging technologies like 5G, satellite services, or other options that may be available in the future?
22. If I have a problem with my internet service on the American Fork Fiber Network, who would I call?
23. Will deploying the American Fork fiber network damage roads, gutters, walks, utilities, and landscaping?