The City of Sacramento’s Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project is expanding high-speed fiber internet service to over 1,500 homes in eligible underserved neighborhoods. Whether you work from home, attend school online, stream entertainment or want to stay connected with loved ones, reliable internet access helps improve everyday life. As of summer 2026, construction to install the fiber internet infrastructure has started in approved neighborhoods. If you would like more information about how to sign up for a fiber broadband line to be installed at your address, please complete the Last Mile Broadband

Project Overview

Funded through California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) grants and other state and federal funding, the Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project supports the City’s Digital Strategy by increasing access to fast, reliable internet service.

What to Expect

To provide equitable fiber internet access to more Sacramento residents, the first step is constructing the infrastructure in eligible neighborhoods that have been identified as underserved for internet access. Establishing the network involves laying underground fiber optic cables and adding utility boxes within utility easements. In various neighborhoods, these construction activities are either completed, currently underway or planned. The City’s project also includes installing underground fiber optic cable from the new utility boxes up to individual residences, if the owner/property manager/resident opts in. This does not start fiber broadband service at the home, but is free of charge during this City project and sets up the property to be able to start fiber broadband quickly and easily if deciding to start service in the future.

Project Locations

The City of Sacramento used geographic and demographic data on access to high-speed internet to identify neighborhoods that are underserved with this essential resource and prioritize these communities for priority installation of fiber optic broadband infrastructure through the Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project. The table below lists neighborhoods identified for benefiting from this City project.

Precise project locations can be seen on the City's Public Works project map; view here 

Access to Opportunity

High-speed internet creates opportunities for individuals, families and businesses. CPUC is providing grant funding for projects like the Last Mile to install broadband in underserved communities, bridging the digital divide between communities that have reliable internet access and those that do not. This investment in improving access to reliable internet service has numerous benefits — from day-to-day conveniences that make life easier, to life-changing opportunities that have transformative effects for residents.

• Economic Opportunity: Residents can search for jobs, participate in virtual interviews, work remotely and operate online businesses. 
• Education: Students can attend online classes and access virtual learning resources. Healthcare: Patients can access telehealth appointments, patient portals and online health resources from home. 
• Public Safety & Emergency Services: Everyone can reliably receive emergency notifications and stay connected to first responders to enable better coordination during emergencies. 
• Government & Civic Engagement: Communities can access important government services, voting information, and participate in virtual town halls and city council meetings. 
• Connection to Loved Ones: Everyone can stay connected to friends and family. Entertainment: People can enjoy streaming services for music, shows and movies, and use gaming devices.

Perks of Fiber Internet

Schedule

The project will be completed in three phases as shown below. The City will continue providing updates regarding construction schedules, information on route adjustments, potential disruptions and key milestones.

• Phase 1 Design: Planning, engineering and permitting 
• Phase 2 Construction: Installation of underground fiber infrastructure throughout eligible neighborhoods. Property owners and tenants will be contacted by our project team directly. 
• Phase 3 Residential Connections: Once construction is complete in eligible neighborhoods, residents in those locations may schedule installation and activate fiber internet service with Fidium Fiber. If you are a resident of one of the identified neighborhoods and have expressed interest in starting fiber broadband service, you will be contacted by Fidium Fiber, the internet service provider.

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Frequency Asked Questions

• Why is the City of Sacramento installing broadband infrastructure? 

The City’s Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project will expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas of Sacramento, prioritizing low-income and disadvantaged neighborhoods. The project will install 68 miles of underground fiber infrastructure for high-speed internet.

• Who is leading and funding the project? 

 The City of Sacramento is administering the project in collaboration with local utilities, consultants and Fidium, an internet service provider (ISP), to install and operate the network and deliver service. The project is funded by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) grants and federal/state project as a result of California Senate Bill 156, passed in 2021 to invest in expanding broadband infrastructure, affordability and access for all Californians.

• What is broadband? 

Broadband is a descriptive word for a high-speed communications network that transmits data over a wide range of frequencies, making it capable of sending a lot of information at the same time without interruption. It is not specific to fiber internet, so you may have heard the word “broadband” before to refer to cable internet. Broadband internet is fast, reliable and efficient for using numerous different kinds of smart devices all at once, like TVs, mobile phones, computers, speakers, printers, baby monitors, gaming consoles, utility meters, and smart home devices like appliances, thermostats, lights, locks, security cameras, etc.

• What is fiber optic internet? 

 Fiber optic internet is the fastest broadband technology available, and it can handle more data and more devices without buffering delays or interruptions unlike any previous technology, making it an excellent solution for underserved neighborhoods that currently have unreliable internet access. Fiber internet is not as common in the U.S. as cable internet, largely because it is a newer technology and the infrastructure has not been installed everywhere yet.

• What are the benefits of fiber compared to the older cable internet technology? 

Fiber optic cables are able to transmit signals at nearly unlimited speeds, so this technology is considered so advanced that it’s “future proof.” Fiber internet transmits data using pulses of light that travel through a network of fiber optic cables, which are made of clear glass or plastic material encased in protective insulation. Cable internet, in comparison, primarily transmits data through coaxial or ethernet cables, made of copper wire encased in protective insulation. Copper is an extremely efficient conductor, but not nearly as fast as fiber optic cables, which can transmit data at nearly the speed of light. Some networks are hybrid cable and fiber optic technology, however, the City of Sacramento Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project is installing 100% fiber optic infrastructure.

• Is my neighborhood getting fiber broadband infrastructure installed? 

The project is limited to six neighborhoods that had to qualify and be approved by the grant provider.

These neighborhoods are:

• Northpointe 
• Marina Vista
• Dartford Drive 
• Bridgewater 
• Village South 
• Wildwood 
• Phoenix Park 

You may also see the last mile project limits on the Public Works projects maps page view here.

The City of Sacramento identified neighborhoods with the highest need for priority broadband access.

• Why isn’t my neighborhood eligible for fiber broadband installation in this City of Sacramento project?

To determine which neighborhoods are eligible for the project, the City studied where communities are most impacted by lack of access to high-speed, reliable internet. Your neighborhood may be facing unreliable internet as well but may not be underserved to the same degree as other neighborhoods. Funding for this project is administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which grants funding to improve service in the priority underserved neighborhoods. Additionally, in order for this project to be implemented in a community, the decisionmakers for the neighborhood or complex (owners, property managers, HOAs, or public housing administrators) must choose to opt in. In many cases, a neighborhood may be eligible for this project but have opted out of the installation.

• What will the installation process involve in my neighborhood? 

To provide equitable fiber internet access to more Sacramento residents, the first step is installing the infrastructure. This involves laying underground cables (a.k.a. burying lines) along the front property edges to connect the neighborhood to the wider network. This stage does not require opting in, as the installation is a City project currently underway. The underground cables will not be visible. However, the installation will involve boring some utility access holes on the ground outside, and adding utility boxes in the City easement (an area on all residential properties where utility providers operate essential services) between some homes. Residents who choose to allow their properties to be set up for fiber internet will see a cable installed underground on their property, from the new utility box to a small box installed on the outside wall of the home, if you opt in. This readies the home to use fiber internet service if you choose to, which Fidium currently offers starting at $30 per month (as of summer 2026).

• If my neighborhood doesn’t have fiber infrastructure installed, can I still get fiber internet to my home? 

At this time, getting fiber internet in your home or business requires that fiber infrastructure has already been set up in your neighborhood. Though fiber internet works as wireless Wi-Fi service when it’s in your home or business, the wider network is not wireless, so the fiber optic cables must be able to connect from your home to the local fiber infrastructure. There are several telecommunications companies/internet service providers that are currently installing large-scale fiber internet infrastructure in various locations. Check your address on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Broadband Map to see which services are available in your area.

• Is Fidium going to be the only internet service provider that will now offer service in my neighborhood, or will I have options? 

Fidium is the internet service provider (ISP) that the City of Sacramento selected to install fiber broadband infrastructure in neighborhoods identified as currently underserved with high-speed internet access. Many of the neighborhoods for this project already have access to one or more internet service providers, but there is no guarantee that these are able to provide service that is as fast and reliable as the fiber optic internet infrastructure that is being installed by through the City’s project. Fidium will not replace any of the other internet service providers that may currently offer internet in your neighborhood. Instead, it adds the option of fiber broadband that has been shown to be faster and more reliable than other technologies. Your neighborhood is likely eligible for this project due to a history of residents experiencing unreliable internet service or limited options for high-speed internet, so this new access aims to improve your internet options.

• Is Fidium the only internet service provider I’ll be able to use if I want fiber broadband internet? 

 Yes, Fidium is the exclusive internet service provider (ISP) option with the City’s Last Mile project. It’s possible that another ISP could install or operate fiber broadband in your neighborhood in the future, but at this time, your neighborhood is eligible for the Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project due to having no other ISP currently providing fiber broadband in your area.

• When will fiber internet service be available? 

Planning and design were completed for construction to begin in several of the eligible neighborhoods in early 2026. The first homes in those neighborhoods should begin receiving internet service in late 2026, with service availability continuing to expand through 2027

Last Mile Broadband Interest Form

If you are interested in learning more about fiber broadband service eligibility in your home, please complete the Last Mile Broadband Interest Form below and a City of Sacramento representative will follow up to connect with you.

Follow this link to fill out the form. 

Contact Us

Questions about the Last Mile Broadband Internet Access project?

Hotline: (916) 505-6861

Inquiries and comments are responded to in the order they are received.