It follows the implementation of 600-miles of ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fibre optic network by Metronet to homes and businesses throughout the US city.
The city of Rochester, Minnesota, has been declared a Certified Gigabit City after an ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fibre optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.
Metronet reports it has installed nearly 600 miles of fibre optic internet throughout the city, bringing future-proof multi-gigabit speeds to residents and businesses as the company continues to expand from its initial build plan.
Fibre optic network
“The city of Rochester is honoured to be recognised as a Certified Gigabit City powered by Metronet. We have seen first hand how access to Metronet’s fibre optic network has benefited residents and businesses throughout Rochester,” said mayor Kim Norton.
“The opportunity to utilise reliable, ultra-high-speed internet has never been more essential for quality of life while at work and home. As we continue to focus on growth and innovation, we greatly appreciate Metronet’s investment in Rochester and dedicated energy towards our community with the development of their network.”
“Rochester is a hub for great innovation and economic development. As we strive to retain and attract more businesses, having this designation will set us apart from the competition,” said Ryan Parsons, president, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.
“We are thankful that Metronet is now delivering multi-gigabit speeds to drive digital transformation within our local community, boosting the efficiency of our businesses and the productivity of our people.”
Metronet began construction in Rochester in 2019 and claims it has since grown to become the nation’s largest independently owned, 100 per cent fibre optic provider, rapidly growing to create more Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet.
Certification as a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet is earned once a majority of households and business locations have access to Metronet’s symmetrical fibre optic internet speeds of at least 1 Gigabit (1,000 megabits per second).
The number of households is based on the total households (2017-2021) and the number of business locations is based on total all firms (2017) from the US Census Bureau.
“Metronet is excited to officially declare Rochester a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet as we continue to provide our ultra-high-speed 100 per cent fibre optic internet service to residents and businesses throughout the city,” said Craig Zimmerman, government affairs manager, Metronet.
“We extend our sincere appreciation for the steadfast support of city leadership as we diligently strive to ensure widespread network access and enhanced connectivity for the community.”
Metronet started in 2005, with one fibre optic network in Greencastle, Indiana. Since then, Metronet, with the help of affiliates, claims to have grown to serve and construct networks in more than 250 communities across Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
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Quelle/Source: Smart Cities World, 12.06.2023
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