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Private fiber developer says citywide network will come online in 2026 after fixing contractor work
Summary
SiFi, the private developer building a citywide fiber network in Rancho Cordova, told the City Council it has reassigned contractors and plans to repair poor workmanship before turning on service, targeting 2026 for initial service activation.
Rancho Cordova — SiFi, a private company building a citywide fiber network in Rancho Cordova, told the City Council on Tuesday it has reassigned construction work, will repair substandard installations left by an earlier contractor and expects to begin turning on service sometime in 2026.
The company’s president, Scott Bradshaw, and city public works staff described the build as a $60 million‑plus private investment that will be owned and operated by the company and provide open access for multiple internet service providers. “This is a private investment for a privately owned and operated facility. There is no cost to the city,” Albert Stricker of the city’s public works department said.
Why it matters: The project aims to bring fiber to every home, business and institution in Rancho Cordova and to lower prices through competition and a company program for lower‑cost service for qualifying residents.…
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