What to expect: installation timeline, testing and how to sign up for service

Aug 20, 2026

Paul Bunyan Communications explained that mainline construction is followed by individual splicing and testing; new customers may wait weeks to months after mainline completion and should sign up now to be prioritized.

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Paul Bunyan Communications explained the typical sequence for bringing fiber to a home: build the mainline, then splice fiber strands to drop lines to individual houses, test the network and finally schedule customer installations. Besinette said splicing and testing steps can add weeks to months between mainline completion and customer activation.

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