Are you interested in learning more about Hunter Fiber’s expansion plans? As Hunter Communications expands fiber-optic internet service throughout Oregon, our team receives many questions about our plans and timelines. To help everyone better understand our processes, we put together answers to the top five most common questions we receive about our expansion plans.
1. When will Hunter Fiber be available in my neighborhood?
Designing and constructing a new fiber-optic network is a complex process that takes time. Every day, our dedicated crews work tirelessly to bring fiber internet to neighborhoods across Oregon.
The best way to see if we are in your neighborhood yet or if work is in progress is to check your address here.
If we are not in your neighborhood yet, completing the process in that search screen and providing us with your contact information does two things:
- It helps us understand which communities and neighborhoods are interested in Hunter Fiber and informs our decision-making for expansion plans.
- We will contact you as our plans progress, and we’re on our way to your neighborhood.
2. Why aren’t you coming to my area?
Your neighborhood or city may be under evaluation for future expansion, but we do not publicly announce these areas and details about Hunter Fiber’s expansion plans until they are listed on our website. Various departments at Hunter work collaboratively to identify cities and neighborhoods for potential network expansion. Several factors influence our decision on where to bring our network next, including:
- Area Interest: Through our website, Hunter collects information on community interest, which helps us determine which areas have high demand for fiber internet. If you want Hunter Fiber in your neighborhood, please use the address search box above.
- Existing Infrastructure: Hunter serves numerous governments, schools, and hospitals throughout the state. These “anchor institutions” allow us to deploy residential fiber more quickly in the surrounding areas.
- Number of Homes: The number of homes we can serve in a given area influences our network expansion decisions. Our goal is to deliver better internet to as many people as possible as quickly as possible.
3. I saw your trucks in my area. Does that mean service will be available at my house soon?
Maybe! Our teams work throughout the state on a variety of projects including providing fiber internet to local governments, schools, businesses, and residences. We are also working on larger projects which could include building our backhaul throughout the state or delivering fiber to new 5G towers.
If you see a Hunter truck working on your street, it could be for any of these reasons. To verify if Hunter is expanding to your neighborhood, please check your address here.
4. My neighbor can get Hunter Fiber. Why can’t I?
For your home to be connected to Hunter’s network, one of our fiber-optic lines must be attached to your house from a utility pole or connected underground. The distance of your house from the nearest fiber case is a major factor in determining if your house will be considered “serviceable”. Even though your house could be a block away from our infrastructure or just across the street, it still might not be serviceable.
5. How can I get Hunter to come to my neighborhood?
We’re thrilled to hear your excitement about Hunter Fiber’s expansion to your neighborhood! If you want us to get to your neighborhood soon, here’s how you can help.
First, make sure you check your address and then complete the form to provide us with your contact information.
The best way to see if we are in your neighborhood yet or if work is in progress is to check your address here.
Second, help spread the word and share information about the benefits of fiber-optic internet service with your neighbors.
Finally, ask your neighbors to check for their addresses and provide their contact information.
These three things help us understand which neighborhoods need us the most. If you have more questions about Hunter’s expansion plans, please contact us.