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More Fiber is Coming to Rural Riverside

Fiber Construction is Planned for Areas of Rural Riverside

New for 2023

STC has been bringing customers face-to-face with the latest communications technology for over 100 years! We are expanding our high-speed fiber internet-to-the-home in more areas of rural Riverside. Construction plans are being finalized, and our team looks forward to beginning this project in 2023.

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Construction is Now Complete Throughout the City of Riverside

Sharon Telephone Company completed a fiber-to-the-home construction project to bring high-speed fiber internet, TV streaming and voice services to residents in Riverside. Our team is proud to provide reliable, local service to residents and businesses throughout town, and are still scheduling installations in your area! Contact us at 319-679-2211 with questions, or to schedule your fiber-fast installation today!  

Frequently Asked Questions

When is fiber coming to more areas of rural Riverside?

We’ll be scheduling fiber installation in more areas of rural Riverside in 2023. While the construction crews are laying fiber in your area, there will be NO INSTALLATION CHARGE to connect fiber to your home or business. To show your interest in becoming a customer, simply fill out the Interest Form for fiber internet, video and voice services. There’s no obligation, no contract, and no deposit required during this early sign-up phase. If you have questions in the meantime, please call us at 319.679.2211.

Will I be able to get internet, tv and phone services from my fiber connection?

Yes. You can choose to receive all (3) of these services. If you have questions, visit our web page www.sharontc.com or call us at 319.679.2211.

Is fiber internet (FTTH) faster and more reliable than fixed wireless internet?

When you choose Sharon Telephone Company to be your internet provider, you’ll have access to speeds up to 1 Gig with no “fine print” contracts and no data caps. Plus, unlike wireless towers, our fiber network is buried underground and not impacted by rain, snow and extreme temperatures.

Does fiber tv (IPTV) require a dish to be placed on top my house?

You can say goodbye to that unsightly dish and say hello to great TV reception regardless of the weather. What’s more, with Sharon Telephone Company, you can get everything you need from one provider and pay just one bill per month instead of two or three.

Will I be able to keep my same phone number when switching to fiber-based phone service?

Yes. This makes it so easy to switch to Sharon Telephone Company and enjoy unlimited long-distance calling. What’s more, with Sharon Telephone Company you can get everything you need from one provider and pay just one bill per month instead of two or three.

Will installation technicians need to enter my home to connect my home to fiber?

Yes. When we’ve completed the outdoor work, we’ll need to enter your home to complete the FTTH construction. You’ll be contacted to schedule an appointment when it’s time for this installation process to be done.

Can having fiber (FTTH) increase my home's value?

Yes, according to the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Council Americas, FTTH can increase a home’s value by about 3%. This translates into thousands of dollars for a typical home. If you own a rental property, FTTH can also increase the desirability and the amount tenants are willing to pay in rent.

What are the advantages of fiber over copper lines, fixed wireless and satellite?

Fiber offers lots of advantages. They include: — More Bandwidth. Fiber has the capability to transport virtually unlimited bandwidth. This will accommodate today’s increasing demand for high-speed internet connections — the result of multiple users and devices engaged in applications such as streaming. The closer the fiber is to a home or business, the more bandwidth will be available for the end user. Copper lines, fixed wireless and satellite services can not come close to matching fiber’s bandwidth capabilities. All of this, plus you get unlimited bandwidth and data usage — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

— More Internet Speed. Because fiber-optic technology uses light instead of electricity to transmit data, the frequencies that are used are much higher and the data capacity is much greater. Light moves extremely fast (186,000 miles per second), enabling internet speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (one Gigabit) on fiber-optic networks — 100 times faster than a common 10 Mbps residential copper or fixed wireless connection.

— Greater Reliability. Fiber-optic cables are less susceptible to glitches than traditional copper wires and can withstand the shock, vibration and interferences from inclement weather – unlike towers and satellites.

— Future Flexibility. FTTH is considered “future proof” and offers the flexibility to deliver additional services in the years to come.

Why is Sharon Telephone Company investing in this rural Riverside FTTH project?

Sharon Telephone Company is excited to bring our friends and neighbors this next generation of communications technology. It’s all part of our commitment to provide exceptional LOCAL customer service. FTTH offers many advantages to residential customers and businesses alike and prepares everyone to enjoy an even greater selection of communications options in the future.

To show your interest in participating in the fiber build. Simply fill out the Interest Form below for fiber internet, video and voice services. There’s no obligation, no contract, and no deposit required during this early sign-up phase. If you have questions in the meantime, please call us at 319.679.2211.

Will there be an installation charge to install fiber at my home or business?

Sharon Telephone Company will begin the construction of direct-buried, fiber-optic cable to homes and businesses in areas of rural Riverside in 2023. In order for you to start enjoying the benefits of fiber as soon as possible, be sure to complete the interest form at www.sharontc.com or call 319-679-2211. Doing so by December 31st, 2022 will qualify you for FREE INTERNET INSTALLATION, a savings of up to $50.

To show your interest in participating in the fiber build. Simply fill out the Interest Form below for fiber internet, video and voice services. There’s no obligation, no contract, and no deposit required during this early sign-up phase. If you have questions in the meantime, please call us at 319.679.2211.

How do I sign up for fiber if I live in Riverside?

Simply fill out the Interest Form below for fiber internet, video and voice services. There’s no obligation, no contract, and no deposit required during this early sign-up phase. If you have questions in the meantime, please call us at 319.679.2211.

Will my yard be disturbed during the fiber build process?

Our goal is to treat your property as if it were our own. We’ll be using multiple techniques to bury the fiber-optic cable with minimal yard disturbance. If you have questions about the work planned for your property, please call us at 319.679.2211.

What equipment will be placed on the exterior and interior of my home or business?

With your permission and approval, a location will be determined to mount a protection box on the exterior of your house. It contains the electronics that convert a signal of light from fiber into usable internet. (This is where we splice and ground our fiber optics.) In addition, there will be a device installed inside your home or business to supply the internet.

If you have questions about the work planned for your property, please call us at 319.679.2211.

What are the benefits of having FTTH in our community?

When fiber networks come to smaller cities and rural communities, it helps level the playing field and close the urban-rural technology gap. Existing businesses can access the internet speeds and reliability needed to expand e-commerce. Economic development organizations have an easier time attracting new businesses. Telemedicine programs can expand patient access to specialists. And educational opportunities for students, once only found in large schools, can now be delivered to rural classrooms via online education.

What can you do with the fast fiber (FTTH) internet connection?

— Stream Videos, Movies and TV Shows Seamlessly. Fiber connections enables you to stream high-definition (HD) video content with virtually no delays or buffering.

— Easily Handle Multiple Users and Devices. With a growing number of internet-connected devices in homes and businesses, each user’s speed can decrease. This won’t be a concern with fast fiber connection, since it offers plenty of bandwidth for everyone.

— Download and Upload Files, Photos and Videos at Incredible Speeds. Large files that used to take minutes (or even hours) to download or upload can be done in seconds with a a fast fiber connection.

What is a gig speed?

When it comes to internet speeds, you’re probably used to seeing them expressed in Mbps (Megabits per second) — such as 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Thanks to fiber, get ready to add Gig to your internet speed vocabulary. A Gig (Gigabit) is the equivalent of 1,000 Mbps.

What are the pricing options for fiber internet?

Residential prices will begin as low as $62.95/month. For details, please call us at 319.679.2211 or visit our website at www.sharontc.com. 

What are the pricing options for residential and business phone services?

For details, please call us at 319.679.2211.

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