MURRAY, UT — UTOPIA Fiber, an open-access network delivering fiber connectivity to 14 Utah cities, announced an agreement with the City of West Point to execute a fiber-to-the-home project that will bring fast internet speeds to the city. The West Point City Council voted unanimously to proceed with an agreement ensuring that all city residents and businesses will have access to UTOPIA Fiber services by the end of 2020. West Point will be the 14th Utah city connected to UTOPIA Fiber service.
“It’s exciting to see another Utah city anticipating the connectivity needs of its residents and businesses. The City of West Point expects its population to increase dramatically over the next decade, so this project is instrumental to the community’s success,” said Roger Timmerman, executive director, UTOPIA Fiber. “Connectivity is not just for video, gaming, and streaming, it’s about quality of life and economic development.”
Open Access Network
UTOPIA Fiber is an inter-local agency that provides fiber-to-the-home services in 14 Utah cities, and commercial services in over 50. UTOPIA Fiber is an open access network, meaning that UTOPIA Fiber builds the infrastructure and allows private sector ISPs to offer internet services through their fiber lines. West Point residents will be able to get fiber internet services starting at $65/month for 250/250 Mbps and will have the option to choose speeds up to 10 Gbps (up to 100 Gbps for business) from 11 local providers.
UTOPIA Fiber offers residential services up to 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps for businesses. As part of the agreement with West Point, these speeds will be available throughout the entire city. Construction is already underway, and all areas within the city are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2020.
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