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What is aFiberCity®?

Salem FiberCity® is more than just a superfast fiber internet connection to homes and businesses. It will futureproof the city for generations to come, bring you more choice of providers, boost its economy and enable Smart City applications to make for a great city to live, work and play.

Salem FiberCity® is being built citywide, meaning we pass each and every home and business, enabling every household opportunity to connect, helping to close the digital divide.

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What isThe Plan?

SiFi Networks has been granted access to Salem’s right of ways to build a state-of-the-art community wide, fiber optic network, known as the Salem FiberCity®.

GigabitNow has been selected as your internet service provider! You can pre-register with GigabitNow or for updates on the project  register your interest .

The network will be privately funded, built and operated by SiFi Networks and is open access to enable numerous internet service providers to deliver gigabit internet services to residents and businesses throughout the city.

ProjectStatus

  • Contract signed with city

    Contract signed with city

  • Design in progress

    Design in progress

  • Design Complete

    Design Complete

  • Internet Service Provider Selected

    Internet Service Provider Selected

  • Construction Permits submitted

    Construction Permits submitted

  • Funding Secured

    Funding Secured

How is theNetwork Built?

The network is built using microtrenching technology. The microtrenching machine is specifically designed to cut a 1.25 inch wide by 12 inch deep trench where fiber can be laid. The machine cleans the debris as it cuts so no dust is created, and the machine operates at a low 85 decibels. After the trench is cut, the fiber cables are laid and the trench is reinstated.

Watch ourFiberCity® Videos

Take a look at an array of videos prepared to show you the community wide benefits of a FiberCity®! See how the network is built, hear testimonials from a FiberCity® customer, the benefits a Mayor feels the FiberCity® brings to her city and so much more!