Waterloo Fiber is reimagining the possibilities and elevating expectations to empower Waterloo, Iowa through local connectivity. The City of Waterloo, our Board members, and our staff all want the same thing - dependable, reliable, fast, transparent, and local fiber internet options the city deserves. Waterloo Fiber is here to bring that to you while establishing trust, driving engagement and building relationships. Take a look at some of the key events that took place in order to be where we are today.
2005
Waterloo Telecommunications Utility was established by the voters of Waterloo, Iowa
2020
COVID-19 exposes serious need for improved broadband
2022
$20M GO Bond referendum passes at 84% by the Waterloo voters
JULY
2023
General Manager, Eric Lage, hired and start to build Waterloo Fiber staff team
AUGUST
2023
Groundbreaking and construction begins
DECEMBER
2023
First four test customers go live on the network
JANUARY
2024
Our first network data center installed
JUNE
2024
First two test customers go live on the operating system
AUGUST
2024
Our first neighborhood moved from pre-sign-up to sign-up and start dropping fiber to the home
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