In the City Administrator’s April 28, 2026 report, Waverly notes that Kinetic/Windstream plans to complete a fiber buildout sometime between June and August 2026 in areas of town that currently lack fiber service. The work will involve boring within utility easements in backyards, with a coordinated public communication effort including social media, mailers, and door hangers to impacted residences. This indicates a significant telecom infrastructure deployment across portions of the city, led by Kinetic/Windstream, that will upgrade broadband options for residents. While the core build is controlled by that provider, there are openings for subcontractors in directional boring and restoration, as well as chances for smart-city, public Wi‑Fi, and enterprise network vendors to leverage the new fiber backbone in discussions with the city about future connectivity projects.

The city is emphasizing proactive communication and providing resident contact information for the p...