HyperFiber outlines plan to build fiber network in Ocean Shores, estimates first customers within six months

HyperFiber representatives told Ocean Shores residents on Wednesday that the company plans to build a fiber-to-the-home network in the city and begin construction work after permits and a franchise/right-of-way agreement are completed. Dan Kennedy, president and CEO of HyperFiber, said the company aims to complete an initial phase covering about 3,600 homes and that “we will be disruptive to the community,” meaning residents should expect trucks, trenching and other construction impacts during build-out.

Why it matters: Fiber builds change how residents and businesses access high-speed internet and can affect yards, sidewalks and local permitting. HyperFiber said it will advertise construction windows, put door hangers on affected homes, maintain a local presence, and hire local contractors and technicians.

HyperFiber presented a phased construction plan and schedule, pricing and customer support details. Kennedy said the company has invested collectively “right at $400,000,000” and that the initial build in Ocean Shores is part of a wider rollout. Matt Meyer, HyperFiber’s senior vice president of engineering and construction, described…