Optic Comm is Lighting Up Carl Junction w/High-Speed Fiber Internet!

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UPDATE: Zone 1 is in sign-up phase. Deadline to sign-up and get free drop/installation is May 15th, 2023.

UPDATE: Zone 2 is in sign-up phase. Deadline to sign-up and get free drop/installation is April 3rd, 2023.

 

Optic Communications is lighting up Carl Junction, MO with high-speed fiber internet!
Optic has been awarded funding through the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) and now we’re expanding our world-class connectivity into Carl Junction with symmetrical speeds from 100Mbps download/100Mbps upload up to 1Gig with 2Gig available in the future.
Construction on the mainline fiber optic backbone will start November 2022 – weather permitting – and will take 18 to 24 months to install throughout the city limits of Carl Junction. Customer sign-ups will be available by zone within the next few months. Interactive maps broken out into construction zones will be available on our website very soon. Everyone is encouraged to follow our social media pages and check our website for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Q: What is the area covered?
A: This phase will provide service inside the city limits of Carl Junction in accordance with the census blocks described in the FCC477 data. Outlying areas will be looked at towards the completion of our existing government contract.
Q: When do we expect work to begin and end?
A: We anticipate construction to begin on the mainline November of 2022. We anticipate this first phase lasting 18-24 months. The entire build out, including fiber to each home, is anticipated to take three to four years. The end date is undetermined due to weather conditions, supply chain issues, and labor availability.
Q: When can customers sign up?
A: We anticipate customer sign-ups by zone to begin in the next few months.
Q: What is the scope of the project?
A: Installation will consist of a very large scale construction project with the installation of multiple underground backbone fiber optic cables to serve citizens within the city limits of Carl Junction. Once finished, we will offer symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gig with 2 Gig available in the future.
Q: Will Federal funding cover all costs? If not, where would additional funds come from?
A: Federal funding will not cover the entire project. This is a very large scale project totaling $16,822,383. Federal Funding will cover 50%. Optic Communications will be providing the other 50%.

Downloadable Carl Junction Service Application

Follow the link above for a Carl Junction Service application. Download the application, fill it out, and return it to us at support@optic-communications.com to apply for Internet Service.

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