Timnath starts construction on muni broadband - Coloradoan
Thomas Clayton
Timnath begins construction to bring municipal broadband to town
Rebecca Powell
Municipal broadband is on its way to Timnath, and Loveland's Pulse held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to kick off the project.
It'll take three to five years to build out the full project, Pulse has said, but the first phase of construction is expected to take six to nine months, the news release said.
Network construction has begun, and the first Timnath customers are expected to be connected this year.
The service will provide Timnath residents options for high-speed Internet, WiFi, television and voice services.
The town of Timnath signed an intergovernmental agreement with Loveland in 2023 to bring Pulse services to town residents.
Timnath is using $20 million in capital improvement funds to fund the initial buildout.
In return, the town will get 25% of gross internet income, which it estimates amounts to a 2% to 6% return on investment over 20 to 30 years. Full payback is projected within 26 years, according to the news release.
When can Timnath residents expect to be connected to Pulse?
On its website, Pulse said there are many factors that determine where service will be built and connected next, including proximity to existing infrastructure or ease of construction.
The broadband provider said it will notify residents when construction is starting and service is available at their address. It takes six to nine months for service to be available, since construction starts, Pulse said on its website.
Residents can sign up for updates online.
“This project is about more than just internet access,” Timnath Town Manager Aaron Adams said in a news release announcing the groundbreaking. “It’s an investment in our future, ensuring that we have the infrastructure in place to support economic growth, attract new residents and businesses, and improve quality of life for everyone in Timnath.”
Timnath ultimately chose Pulse after exploring both Fort Collins Connexion and Loveland Pulse.
Loveland launched Pulse in 2018. It's one of three municipal broadband providers in Larimer County, including Fort Collins Connexion and Estes Park Trailblazer.
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