A Municipal Fiber to the Home Network for Charlemont Massacusetts
Fiber splicers have been in short supply in Charlemont, leading to a multi-week slip in the release schedule for FSA 05. Originally projected to start service installations in September, this second fiber service area, which spans from the Federated church east through Avery Brook Road and the Red Rose motel, is now expected to go live in October with a commitment to complete testing early next week.
Comments closedLabor Day marks the traditional end of summer when preparations begin in earnest for the cold months ahead. To ensure access to a town installation subsidy of up to $1,400, homes and businesses with underground utilities should be sure to sign up for service now to schedule exterior path preparation before the ground freezes. There are smaller subsidies for non-resident landlords and homeowners who are not ready to take service but would like to make sure that a premise is internet-ready for a future tenant or potential buyer. Details are available in the Charlemont Connect Service Connection and Installation Policy.
Comments closedOur distribution network contractor, TriWire, has completed the Chickly River crossing in FSA 02! There remains one more Deerfield River crossing at Shunpike in FSA 02, expected to be completed this month.
Comments closedCurious about the equipment that will be installed in your home or business to support Charlemont’s fiber-optic service? A board with samples of the equipment included with an installation remains on display in Avery’s store’s front window through the end of August.
Comments closedCharlemont’s municipal fiber network, Charlemont Connect, is now serving over 50 customers since its late July launch! Homes and businesses are eligible to receive service if they are located in the village west of the town hall and convenience store through to Zoar Outdoor, including Warfield Road, Riddell Road, High Street. East Hawley Road and South River Road.
Comments closedThe number of Charlemont’s municipal fiber network subscribers has climbed to 400 and a growing number of subscribers are receiving service in the village center!
Comments closedTo celebrate the launch of Charlemont’s municipal fiber network, Broadband Committee member, Mary Ellen Banks, provides updated guidance on selecting a streaming service in this installment of her occasional series on the topic.
Comments closedThe interior installation of your municipal fiber-optic service will require some preparation in your home or business. The customer is expected to provide a regular 110 volt AC electrical outlet at the optical network terminal (ONT) and the desired router locations. The ONT is typically installed near your electrical panel but installation teams will work with you to determine a suitable location. It is recommended that a battery backup for the ONT and the router is provided to allow for service in the event of a power outage. This might be an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or it could be a connection to a backup generator.
Comments closedSplicers have completed FSA 05, which consists of the east end of the village, starting at 171 Main Street and the Federated church west through Avery Brook Road and the Red Rose motel, including Burrington the south end of Mountain Road. The testing phase is expected to kick off next week for this section of Charlemont.
Comments closedCharlemont Connect will host an in-person information session and celebrate Charlemont’s municipal fiber network launch at the Charlemont Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 8th at 3 PM!
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