Broadband

The City of Wilson is building a fiber optic network that will allow every home, business and industry a high-speed connection to Internet, TV and telephone services.

High-speed fiber carries a reliable, fast signal, using light pulses carried over glass fibers. The fiber can carry large amounts of data much faster than the current cable, DSL and dialup services available to citizens. Currently, no private provider in Wilson offers fiber to every address.

Check out network updates in our Fiber Blog.

Fiber FAQ's

What's the contact number for businesses?
If you want to find out how fiber optic technology can boost your business, call Rhonda Medlin at 205-9622 or send her a note.

How will the cost compare to what is available now?
Prices are not set yet, but they will be very competitive compared to current similar services. 

What is a Fiber to the Home System?
A Fiber to the Home (or Premise) system (FTTP) is an advanced telecommunications technology that uses 100% fiber optics. It is superior to the coaxial cable and hybrid fiber available now. Fiber optics technology uses light to carry data. Our FTTP system is more reliable and provides virtually unlimited bandwidth.

Will I be required to subscribe?
No. You have the choice to buy all, any or none of the communication services offered.

Do I have to buy new appliances to use this service?
No. If your computer, TV or phone works with their current connections, you should not have to upgrade. Your current electronics will work fine.

Will I have to change the wiring inside my house?
No. In most cases, the wiring you already have will work just fine.

Will these services be available to homes and businesses?
Yes. They will be available to every address in town.

Right now, the current cable provider doesn’t offer broadband down my street. Will the city make this service available?
Yes. Wilson's mission is to provide this to every address in the city limits.

If I live in neighborhood with underground utilities, how will the fiber be installed in my yard?
While there are number of construction methods available to the city to install this service pipe, the selected methods will disturb the existing lawn as little as possible. Many times the only digging taking place will be at the street curb and at the home, both only small holes. A bore under the lawn will be made between the holes and a 3/4" pipe pulled through. Of course we will tailor our construction method to each individual installation.