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Fiber-optic cable installations in Omaha pave the way for faster and more reliable internet service, but existing providers ramp up efforts to retain customers.
Omaha residents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of next-generation internet service as various companies race to connect their first customers. Over the past year, work crews have been busy burying fiber-optic cable throughout the metro area, promising better speeds and improved connectivity. However, the question remains whether customers will abandon their current providers in favor of these newcomers. Existing Omaha companies, such as Cox and Great Plains Communications, are determined to keep up with the competition by investing in their networks and offering faster speeds. As the battle for customers intensifies, residents can expect a range of new offerings and options to choose from.
Allo: Bringing Next-Generation Internet to Gretna, Papillion, La Vista, and Ralston
Allo, one of the leading providers in the area, plans to make its service available to the first customers in Gretna and Papillion by December. La Vista residents can expect access to Allo’s service in January, followed by Ralston residents in April. The construction of Allo’s fiber network is being carried out in phases, with different parts of the communities being completed at different times. By the fourth quarter of 2024, Allo aims to have the network fully deployed, serving businesses, government entities, and residents alike.
Cox: Investing in Network Expansion and Faster Speeds
Cox, a longstanding presence in the Omaha metro area, is not backing down in the face of new competition. The company has been investing in its network, expanding its coverage to more cities, and offering customers greater speeds. Nearly 75% of Cox’s customers in greater Omaha will have access to multi-gig speeds over its fiber-powered network this year. Cox has also upgraded its broadband packages, providing faster speeds at no extra cost to the majority of its residential customers. With its fiber-to-the-home network expanding, Cox is determined to maintain its position as a reliable and high-speed internet provider.
Fastwyre: Building a Broadband Network in Bellevue
Fastwyre announced last February that it would build a broadband network to serve residents and businesses in Bellevue. The company has made significant progress on its network and has already started installing internet service for customers in some parts of the city. Fastwyre aims to provide reliable and high-speed internet access to the Bellevue community, contributing to the overall improvement of internet services in the Omaha area.
FiberFirst: Launching Fiber Internet Services in Omaha
Texas-based internet service provider FiberFirst recently announced the launch of its fiber internet services in Omaha. Operating as an internet service provider on Ubiquity’s open-access network, FiberFirst aims to provide high-speed, multi-gigabit-capable internet services to the Omaha community. Initial neighborhoods to experience FiberFirst’s services include Dundee, Benson, Morton Meadows, Florence, and surrounding areas. With its successful presence in Texas, FiberFirst is excited to bring its reliable and fast internet services to Omaha residents and businesses.
Google Fiber: Expanding Fiber Network in Omaha and Bellevue
Google Fiber, known for its commitment to providing high-speed internet access, announced plans to build a fiber network in Omaha in 2022. The company is gradually building the network neighborhood by neighborhood and will make service available as sections of the network are completed. Google Fiber also plans to serve Bellevue, with the goal of offering service to its first customers in the city by the middle of next year. Collaborating with Allo for the Bellevue project, Google Fiber aims to bring its reliable and fast internet service to more communities in the Omaha area.
Great Plains Communications: Fiber Expansion in Ralston, Gretna, La Vista, and Papillion
Great Plains Communications, a provider of residential and business internet services, is nearing completion of its first fiber-to-the-home phase in Ralston. The company is currently taking orders and will begin installations in early December. In addition to Ralston, Great Plains Communications plans to begin construction on fiber-to-the-home projects in Gretna, La Vista, and Papillion by the end of the year. By the first quarter of 2024, customers in these areas will have the option to sign up for high-speed fiber services.
Lumen Technologies/Quantum Fiber/CenturyLink: Expanding Fiber Access in Omaha
Lumen Technologies, the parent company of Lumen, CenturyLink, and Quantum Fiber, has been making significant investments in the Omaha metro area to expand broadband access. With Quantum Fiber internet service, over 38% of Omaha residents now have access to fiber-based technology. The company continues to expand its fiber network in 2024, focusing on single and multifamily homes as well as small businesses. Lumen Technologies aims to provide reliable and high-speed internet access to a growing number of residents within its service territory.
Conclusion:
Omaha residents can look forward to an exciting period of enhanced internet connectivity with the arrival of next-generation internet service providers. As companies like Allo, Cox, Fastwyre, FiberFirst, Google Fiber, Great Plains Communications, and Lumen Technologies invest in their networks and expand their coverage, customers will have more options and faster speeds to choose from. The competition between these providers will ultimately benefit the residents of Omaha, who will enjoy improved internet services and the ability to choose the provider that best meets their needs. With the ongoing advancements in internet technology, Omaha is poised to become a hub of high-speed connectivity in the Midwest, enhancing the lives and opportunities of its residents.
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