2 weeks Ago By Daily Republic Staff
FAIRFIELD – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new broadband tower site in Dixon is being hailed as the next step to expand internet service in rural areas of Solano. The ceremony is at 3 p.m.
on Wednesday at 8757 Pedrick Road. “Access to fast, reliable internet has become essential for work, education, healthcare and staying connected,” Supervisor John Vasquez said in a statement released by the county Administrator's Office. “This project helps ensure more of our rural county residents have the tools they need to participate fully in modern life.
” The Dixon tower is part of an advanced system designed to deliver fast, reliable internet to communities currently underserved by federal infrastructure programs. Developed by Cal.net , the network will include seven towers aimed at reaching residents who have long lacked consistent and affordable broadband access.
“We are very excited to partner with Solano County and bring fast reliable internet to residents within the County,” Craig Stein, chief executive officer for Cal.net , said in the county statement. “Once complete, residents can expect download speeds of up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 100 Mbps, depending on location and line-of-sight conditions.
” As part of this initiative, Solano County is covering full hookup costs for up to 800 eligible rural households on a first-come, first-served basis. "This includes customer equipment, an indoor Wi-Fi router, professional installation, and service activation – at no cost to the resident." It is funded by the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation.
Residents are encouraged to contact Cal.net at (530) 240-7837 or visit to www.cal.
net and submit a Resident Inquiry Request to verify coverage and determine eligibility. This project follows another internet groundbreaking event recently held in Elmira where Comcast is connecting the area with its Vacaviulle broadband service..
