January 2026 Construction Update

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January 2026 Construction Update

Winter weather and extreme cold has caused delays in our overall construction progress. Like with all construction projects, dates are subject to change. Once construction is complete in an area, it can take 6-12 weeks for installation, depending on our current schedule. 

Have you paid your connection fee and are waiting for your installation? The update below shows when you can expect a call from us to schedule your appointment. We know waiting is hard, and we appreciate your patience. Please check your voicemails in case you miss a call from us.

Unsure of what zone you're in? Hover over your address on our construction map here. 

We recently completed construction in these zones: Clarence, Napoleon, and Pittsford. Installs have begun or will begin shortly in these areas. 

Construction Schedule

You may see our vehicles in your area months before we start construction as we begin survey and permitting work. 

• Ainger: Mainline construction has begun, and home installations are expected to begin in Q1 2026.
• Palisades 2 & 3: Mainline construction has begun, and home installations are expected to begin in Q1 2026.
• Pine Grove: Mainline construction has begun, and home installations are expected to begin in Q1 2026.
• Wheatland: Mainline construction has begun, and home installations are expected to begin in Q1 2026.

Non-Weather Related Delays

• Assyria, Convis, Ganges, & Three Oaks: Another utility needs time to supply power to our equipment. Installs will begin as soon as this is resolved. 
• Concord & Hagar: We are delayed due to railroad crossings. Installs will begin as soon as this is resolved. 

Key Terms in the Fiber Construction Process: 

Walkout Work: Involves surveying the area to decide how to lay fiber lines. 

Mainline Construction: The mainline represents the backbone of our fiber infrastructure and carries fiber out into our communities. 

Mainline Splicing: Connects the fiber cables together along this backbone.

Drop Construction (or Service Drop): We bring the fiber from the mainline to your property/home and install a network interface device (NID) on your property near the electric meter. 

Drop Splice: We connect the mainline fiber to the service drop and the fiber cables inside the NID. This is the last step before home installation.

For more information about the fiber construction process, please review this short video.