MetroNet begins building fiber network in Romeoville

ROMEOVILLE - Fiber-optic communications service provider MetroNet has begun construction of a multimillion dollar, 100 percent fiber network in Romeoville.

Crews will be posting signs and door tags in areas of construction to communicate activity with residents. Neighborhoods slated for early construction include Weslake and Lakewood Falls. MetroNet has an anticipated construction completion within 24 months.

Through MetroNet's state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure, residential consumers will have access to internet speeds of up to 1 Gibabit per second, interactive fiber TV service with incredible picture quality and reliable feature-rich fiber phone service, all at affordable rates.

MetroNet also plans to offer a full suite of business communications services ranging from a scalable HPBX phone solution for small and medium businesses all the way up to customized network services tailored to the specific needs of larger customers.

"Fiber optic connectivity is one element of Romeoville's future-facing plan for prosperity, which includes providing residents and businesses access to multiple resources with greater capacity, " said Mayor John Noak.