Support: Fiber - My yard floods in winter. Will that damage the fiber

My yard floods in winter. Will that damage the fiber?

No. Fiber optic cable is designed for underground use and is not affected by standing water or saturated soil.

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About the Project

Why is the City installing Municipal Broadband? Why invest in municipal broadband when private providers already exist? How do I sign up for municipal broadband? Who provides this service? When can I be connected?

General Service Questions

Will this replace my current MCN service? What speeds and prices are available? Which speed is right for me? Does the fiber service include television service?

Installation & Construction

I do not currently have internet. Will you install a connection box inside or outside my home? Will you drill through my wall to connect me? Can I tell the installer where to place the drop line? Will you dig up my yard, driveway, or sidewalk? Is there an installation fee? What are the conduit specifications for a fiber drop? Can I run fiber conduit in the same trench as my other utilities? Will a permit be required?

Equipment & Power

What equipment will be installed? Do I need my own Wi-Fi router? What happens during a power outage?

Property, Records & Responsibility

Will MCN or the City keep records of where my drop is located? Can I build a driveway or ADU over my drop line? How will drop lines be marked? If I am a renter, can I request service?

Renters, ADUs & Future Use

I plan to build an ADU. Should I request two connections now? I plan to split my parcel in the future. Can you serve the new parcel?

Apartments & Multi-Unit Buildings

I live in a second-floor apartment. Can I be connected? Do apartments require owner approval?

Environmental & Reliability Concerns