Placentia, is the latest city set to become a SiFi Networks’ FiberCity™.

Five members of the City Council voted unanimously to grant permission for SiFi Networks to construct the fiber optic network throughout the City.

“We’re excited to enhance the quality and availability of internet access for all Placentia residents and businesses,” said Mayor Rhonda Shader.

“The deployment of citywide fiber optic gives residents’ access to the fastest and best technology available.” she added.

When complete, the fiber network will serve every residential and business property in the City with unrivalled superfast internet which is technological sustainable.

Placentia will also benefit from the ability to develop and sustain Smart City applications to improve the City’s services, transportation and environment to name just a few of the possibilities.

The fiber network will also have a huge impact on the economic development of the City.

“The partnership with SiFi Networks will help attract and retain businesses in the City of Placentia,” said council member Jeremy Yamaguchi.

“Internet speeds and availability are a top priority when searching for real estate and the City is excited to offer the best in technology connectivity to continue to bolster economic development.”

SiFi Networks has started to construct its fiber optic network in the neighboring City of Fullerton which will see the first homes equipped with fiber and residents benefitting from extraordinary simultaneous internet speeds within the next few months.