Fiber Internet
is Coming
Only 30% of Iowans currently enjoy the benefits of fiber internet. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this growing community. All you have to do is sign up.
Eligible customers get FREE drop construction & no standard installation fees!
How do I get started?
Fiber networks are the BEST! They do however take some time to build, and they are far from free. But we’ve secured the funding, and you get to benefit from it! All you need to do is sign up and start making plans for how you can use ultra-fast, unlimited use, reliable fiber Internet.
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Tell us you’re interested by clicking the button below!
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Our staff members will follow up with you with questions, answers and timelines.
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You can sign a drop permit, so, when construction reaches your address, we can install your free fiber ‘drop’ to your home.
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After splicing…we can schedule your installation.
What to expect during the fiber construction process
We know you might have some questions about how it all works, so below is a quick and easy rundown of what to expect. We’re super excited to bring ultra-fast fiber internet to your neighborhood!
Sign Up & Site Visit
1. Complete interest form & drop permit
Let us know you want to be connected to our network by completing an Interest form. Once you submit your interest, a Minburn Communications representative will follow up seeking your permission to sign a Drop Permit. This form gives us permission to bury a line across your property.
2. Staff comes to your location
Once the Drop Permit is returned, we will reach back out to schedule an appointment for our technicians to meet you at your property to note all utilities, private lines, and ONT placement.
Main Line Construction
1. Utilities on public right of way marked
Next, all utility companies will mark the locations of their lines with temporary, water-based paint or flags to guard against damage and ensure public safety. Each flag and color represent different types of utilities and lets our construction crew know how they should proceed.
2. Construction begins
Construction crews will then begin building the mainline, which is burying fiber in the ground, along the roads of the project.
Construction to Your Home
2. Fiber drop
Iowa One-Call will mark all existing utilities on your property. Once the locate flags have been placed on your property, our team will use specialized equipment to pull fiber lines through underground conduit to be buried to your home in 5-7 business days.
2. Splicing
Crews will begin the splicing of the fiber network, a process that involves joining fibers to ensure a strong and reliable internet connection.
After Construction
1. Home installation
Once construction is done and fiber internet is ready at your place, we will let you know through phone calls or email. Then, you can schedule an installation appointment, and we will get your home connected in no time!
2. Cleaning up
We understand that the ongoing activity in your community can be overwhelming. Rest assured, once the installation is complete, we will restore any affected streets, sidewalks, or landscaping to their original condition.
What is remarkable about fiber internet?
In short, fiber optics make everything online faster, clearer, and more reliable. It’s like upgrading from a horse-drawn carriage to a high-speed train!
Speed
Fiber optics can send data at the speed of light, making your internet ultra-fast.
Capacity
They can carry a lot more data at once, so you can stream movies, video call, and browse the web all at the same time without any lag.
Reliability
Fiber optics are less prone to interference and weather conditions, so your connection stays strong and stable.
Future-Proof
Whether it's for your home or business, investing in fiber optics now means you’ll be set for all the new tech and data needs coming down the line.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Construction timelines can vary based on a number of factors, but we work as quickly, efficiently and safely as we can to bring you fiber.
Here are some reasons for delays:
- Weather: A wet and muddy environment limits access to ditches, hinders the movement of heavy machinery, and poses risks to worker safety.
- Labor Shortages: A shortage of skilled labor and finding qualified drop contractors.
- Coordination with Other Utilities: Coordinating with other utility providers to avoid conflicts with existing infrastructure, such as water, gas, and electricity lines, can be complex and time-consuming.
- Unexpected Obstacles: Unforeseen issues, such as contractors being redirected to assist with flooding related repairs.
For a limited time, the $500 base drop fee will be waived for the first 500 feet of fiber construction. Plus, the construction cost to build beyond the initial
500 feet will be reduced to a flat $100 for each incremental 100 feet. All core installation and trip charges will be waived.
This means that if your house is 500 ft or under from the mainline, there could be no cost to you for us to bring you fiber.
If you decide to not take service at this time and change your mind later, there will be a fee of at least $625 to bring fiber to your home.
Our goal is to treat your property as if it were our own. After the connection is secured, we will restore your yard to a condition as close to the original as possible. Contractors will likely disturb about an 18” wide section from the road to your premise. Once complete, they will level out and reseed the area. If you have concerns about the work planned, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Yes, a box called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) will be mounted on the exterior of your home. This box is where we splice and ground our fiber optic connection to the electronics that convert the fiber’s signal of light into usable
internet and other communications services. There will also be a power supply device installed inside your home or business. Our Technician will work with you to identify the best location for the equipment to be placed.
Absolutely. A house is generally worth more if it has access to amenities such as public streets, city water and sanitary services, and other utilities such as a reliable internet connection.
