Arvig to Expand Fiber, Gig Internet in Hawley

PERHAM (KDLM) – Arvig has announced that they’ll begin a $1.5 million construction project to upgrade the fiber network that serves the city of Hawley this spring.

The build-out will broadly expand access to direct fiber-to-the-home connections, and make the network capable of internet speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second.

“Hawley customers are internet and technology-savvy,” said David Arvig, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arvig. “Our goal in delivering a gig-capable network is to provide services that can reliably meet the growing needs of the community, for work, school, entertainment and daily life.”

The expansion will make upgraded service available to 942 structures in the city, with speeds of up to 1 Gbps, either via fiber or cable modem.

Construction will begin this spring as weather and working conditions allow, and the project is slated to be completed by spring 2023. Completed areas will have service available as soon as late fall or early winter 2022.

In addition to expanding the fiber network in the area, Arvig will also upgrade network equipment along the route, including innerduct conduit and service pedestals. Improving existing infrastructure ensures that the upgraded speeds can be reliably delivered to customers.