BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
GREATER FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLIANCE BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Construction for Fort Dodge Fiber, the city’s new municipal broadband utility, is anticipated to begin this month, bringing Fort Dodge residents and business owners the opportunity to experience lightning-fast internet paired with exceptional customer service. “Construction crews are expected to begin installing underground conduit, fiber lines and setting up other necessary facilities throughout the community,” said Jeremy Pearson, Executive Director of Fort Dodge Fiber. “As soon as this begins, we will update the community so that everyone is aware of what’s taking place and who the crews are in your neighborhoods. This is an exciting new step for us.” The construction process is highly anticipated after thousands of residents began the registration process in April to make the switch to local broadband service. The registration process is the first of four steps that residents and business owners can make to be hooked up but does not constitute a binding service agreement. It is instead a planning tool as leaders continue the process of surveying properties for service hookups and to ensure that enough materials and staffing are available. As network construction continues throughout 2022, Fort Dodge Fiber will begin hooking up a limited number of customers for internet and phone services. Most areas will be ready for connections in 2023. “Fort Dodge Fiber is a fantastic, reliable, and local option for internet for residents,” said Pearson. “Our goal is to serve with reliable service and customer experience. Fiber networks are, by their very nature, ex-
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