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Frontier outlines Davis Junction fiber build, proposes small above-ground cabinets near residential lots
Summary
Frontier Communications presented plans to bring fiber to Davis Junction, proposing three above‑ground cabinets at sites including North Junction and near Northwestern, outlined pricing tiers (500 Mbps for $29.99 up to 7 Gbps) and warned that railroad permitting could delay service to parts of town.
Frontier Communications told the Village of Davis Junction board on Nov. 11 that it plans to build a fiber backbone into town and asked to coordinate cabinet siting to avoid placing 3' by 3' cabinets in private front yards. "I'm David Mitchell with Frontier Communications. I'm senior construction manager for Illinois," Frontier's presenter said, introducing the company and its plan.
Board members and Frontier staff reviewed proposed hub and pedestal locations, including sites near Northwestern, North Junction and a proposed hub west of Autumn Wolf in Harvest Glen. President Rick summarized the customer packages and discounts, saying "the fiber 500, 500 up, 500 down, you're running symmetrical. $29.99," and Frontier confirmed higher tiers of service up to 7 Gbps are being offered with autopay discounts. Frontier said crews will distribute door hangers and provide an 800 number for resident questions and complaints.
Frontier cautioned that railroad permitting for crossings could take seven to eight months, affecting sequencing; the company said it will likely begin work on the North End hub first and extend service south once permits and the feed are in place. The company also asked the village to help identify preferred siting near existing pedestals or transformers to reduce residential impacts. Frontier offered to circulate construction maps to trustees and to meet on-site with the village public works supervisor before crews begin work.
