The gist
Over 300,000 linear feet of microtrenching has been completed in the city so far. For the entire community to be receive the service, it will take a total of 3.3 million linear feet of the trench work. The work is expected to continue through the remainder of the year and into 2025, according to the release.
How we got here
Round Rock City Council approved an agreement in October 2022 with Google Fiber to install, maintain and operate a fiber-optic network in the city, making Round Rock the third city in Texas to receive the service.
Fiber optic uses a network of glass fibers to transmit internet service through light waves. The installation process requires cables to be placed at the street level through a shallow trench, with connections to an outdoor network interface box and indoor Fiber Jack that connects to a router.
What residents should know
- Residents may see “construction” and “no parking” signs along neighborhood streets at least two days before construction begins.
- Construction will take place from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
- Residents should receive a Google Fiber door hanger on their front door notifying them of construction.
- Crews will mark construction zones with spray paint and flags.
- If there are issues during construction, residents are asked to call 877-454-6959 to notify the Google Fiber team.
- Residents can enter their home or business address here to be notified when service will become available in your area, if it isn’t already.
