Metronet, recognized as the nation’s fastest major internet service provider by PCMag for two consecutive years, is bringing its 100% fiber-optic network to Darien, Ill. This privately funded multimillion-dollar investment will provide residents and businesses with ultra-fast, reliable internet, offering symmetrical speeds of up to five gigabits per second for homes and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.
Construction will be underway in the coming weeks, with the first customers expected to gain service before the end of summer. Residents and businesses interested in signing up for construction updates and pre-sale opportunities can visit metronet.com/il/darien. View Press Release.
Metronet has provided a tentative construction schedule for its fiber-optic cable installation throughout the city. Check out the map and schedule here. They may access rear easements on your property or be in front of your homes and businesses as they begin work. Crews are identifiable by ID tags and branded vehicles.
You will receive a notification from Metronet via letter and postcard approximately 30 days before construction begins in your neighborhood. You will also see large construction signs in your neighborhood’s entrance and smaller signs near your mailbox. You will likely notice pink flags and temporary paint marking existing utilities. Learn more.
If you have questions or would like additional information, contact the following Metronet staff:
- Shana Brocket – Community Relations Manager – (812) 305-1000
- John McGraw – Construction Manager - (870) 395-1130