What will a finished install look like?

A finished install of Lit Fiber's services combines professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring a seamless experience for our customers. The photos below showcase two critical components of the installation process: the Fiber Line and the Network Interface Device (NID). The first two images illustrate the Fiber Line Install, with discrete trenching that minimizes disruption to your landscape, preserving the aesthetic of your lawn. The subsequent photos highlight the NID Install, featuring the secure placement of our reliable equipment on your home's exterior. The NID is mounted with precision to ensure optimal performance and durability. This installation process guarantees that your Lit Fiber connection is both unobtrusive and robust, providing you with high-speed internet that blends effortlessly into your home environment.

What does the construction process look like in my area?

You will begin to see paint on the roads or in your yard marking utilities. You may also see red, orange, blue, and yellow flags on small wires sticking out of the ground.  This is the first step of the process and construction is soon to follow – most likely, within 10 - 20 days. 

Shortly after utilities have been marked and before drilling operations begin, residents may notice small, exploratory holes being dug. This may also occur in the roadway, driveway apron, and sidewalks. Per Ohio State Law, our crews are required to visually find any buried utility lines prior to installing the underground conduit. This is to protect the general public from potential utility strikes.

Next, crews of construction workers will use boring machinery to bury orange tubing that is called conduit. The fiber does not go into the conduit until after all conduit and vaults are placed. You will also see construction workers hand digging holes along the roadway to bury large or medium sized plastic encasements. These are called vaults or flower pots. Fiber will be located within them and we'll use them to  bury fiber to your homes or other streets.  

Residents will typically see orange conduits coming up and out of the ground. This is temporary and they will soon disappear when the crews come back to install the flush-mount vaults/flower pots. Once the vaults are set, different crews will arrive to begin pulling our fiber optic cables through the orange conduits. When the fiber optic cables are in place, crews will begin the process of splicing and testing these cables at each vault location. 

The last step is us burying fiber to your home. The fiber line that is buried to the home only occurs if and when a resident signs up for our service.  Click here to learn more about the stages of construction.

Can I choose where my line is buried in my yard?

Yes, we prefer to run our fiber alongside existing utilities but we can accommodate exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Can I get a copy of the construction letter?

Click here to download a copy of our construction letter.

When are you bringing service to my neighborhood?

We are rapidly expanding, please never hesitate to contact your local customer service team to find out when Lit Fiber 100% fiber internet will be available at your home or business!

What is an easement?

An easement is a legal right that allows someone to use another person's property for a specific purpose. It can be called by different names, such as a "tree lawn," "right of way," or "utility easement," depending on its purpose. Easements are typically established through agreements and serve various functions, such as providing access, utility access, or conservation of land. They grant specific rights within defined boundaries and are legally binding. Click here to learn more about easements.

What if I remove your flags?

Our flags allow us to know where your existing underground utilities are. Removing flags could cause delays in construction or disrupt your service.

Why are you installing fiber when we already have coax (cable)?

Fiber was designed for the internet! Over the decades, internet access has beed delivered over a variety of mediums, including traditional phone lines and copper cable (Coax). Unlike other delivery methods, fiber offers symmetrical download and upload speeds, low latency, low jitter, and is more resilient to weather. Click here to learn more about the benefits of fiber internet over traditional cable.

What is Premium WiFi?

Premium WiFi is Lit Fiber’s unparalleled wireless internet experience! With Premium WiFi you will get one top-of-the-line GigaSpire router enabling you a personalized, elevated internet connection. Features such as parental controls, device and bandwidth management, and network level security are all made possible with Lit Fiber’s Premium WiFi service! Manage your service right from your smartphone with the CommandIQ app, available for download in the Apple and Google Play stores!

Will you be enforcing data caps?

No! We will never cap your data on any of our plans.

Are there any equipment rental fees?

One GigaSpire WiFi router is included for all service tiers for no additional cost. Any additional WiFi devices ordered through Lit Fiber will be an additional $10 per month per device, plus taxes and fees. This would include any mesh WiFi units, WiFi extenders, or other devices requested by the Customer.

Will I need any additional equipment for a lit Fiber connection?

With our Premium WiFi service, every customer will get a cutting edge GigaSpire wireless router! Our GigaSpire routers offer an unparalleled WiFi experience, and come bundled with an application that allows our customers unprecedented control and security of all their devices.

Will you be offering TV? Will you have local channels?

DIRECTV via Internet is a live TV streaming service offering several channel package options that includes local channels. Stream up to 20 devices in your home and up to 3 outside of your home. Watch your favorite shows on your favorite device! Stream on the DIRECTV via Internet Device, straight from your smart TV, or various streaming or mobile devices with the DIRECTV App. The options are endless with DIRECTV!