Support: Fiber - What happens during a power outage

What happens during a power outage?

Fiber itself does not require power, but the modem inside your home does. During a power outage, service will stop unless you provide your own battery backup or generator.

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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? Does the fiber service include television service? What speeds and prices are available? Which speed is right for me?

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? How deep will the drop line be buried? Will you dig up my yard, driveway, or sidewalk? Is there an installation fee? Will a permit be required?

Equipment & Power

What equipment will be installed? Do I need my own Wi-Fi router?

Property, Records & Responsibility

Will MCN or the City keep records of where my drop is located? Who owns the fiber drop? 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

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