Lehi to deploy citywide fiber network; city message says rollout aims for 2025

Speaker 1 (Presenter) said Lehi City is building a citywide fiber network and expects the project to be completed in 2025. "We are thrilled to provide the many benefits of a fiber connection to our residents and businesses," the presenter said in the recorded message.

The recording explained why deployment happens in stages: an initial planning and make-ready phase (network design and fiber placement), followed by construction and splicing that bring fiber to neighborhood curbs. The presenter outlined two primary construction methods: burying cables underground or using aerial fiber connected to fiber huts and noted that work may occur in city rights-of-way, public utility easements and in areas adjacent to private property, including driveway curbs, sidewalks and lawns.

After curbside fiber is in place, residents must choose from the city’s participating providers; the presenter said five providers will offer service on the network and directed listeners to the project website to review options. Once a provider is selected, drop crews will bring fiber to a home or business, typically using a small open trench or a narrow plow; in some locations aerial drops may be used. Technicians will complete an in-home installation and install an optical network terminal (ONT) to connect the premises to the network. The presenter added that depending on the provider and extra services chosen, a subsequent provider visit may be required to finish setup.

The message acknowledged that holes will be dug during construction but said sidewalks and green spaces "will be returned back to the way they were found." The city gave an overall target of finishing the Lehi Fiber Network in 2025 and framed the project as delivering faster, more reliable and affordable internet to residents and businesses.

Next steps for residents, according to the recording, are to watch for local construction notices, review provider options on the project website and schedule an in-home installation after the fiber reaches their curb. The recording did not specify detailed phasing by neighborhood, contractor names, cost to households or the precise website URL beyond directing listeners to review options online.