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Oct 15, 2024

Fiber optic cable installation in Bloomington | City of Bloomington MN

If you see non-City crews working in a right-of-way along a street near you, or in backyard drainage and utility easements, they may be installing fiber optic cable. The installation work is expected

If you see non-City crews working in a right-of-way along a street near you, or in backyard drainage and utility easements, they may be installing fiber optic cable. The installation work is expected to continue for multiple years.

This is the result of a bipartisan bill passed by the federal government to accelerate access to high speed internet for all. This work is not being carried out by the City of Bloomington but the companies have obtained permits to perform this work. The City does not control the pace of the contractors.

Before starting work in a neighborhood, the companies are expected to provide customer service contact information to property owners.

There are multiple phases for underground fiber projects. Here is a summary:

If you have questions about the project please contact the appropriate company:

Their trucks should also be marked with company logos. If you see otherwise, or have other questions or concerns, fill out the form below to have an inspector contact you.

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