Construction of the Trico SmartGrid Fiber Backbone has started and is expected to finish in fall 2026. This network of fiber‑optic cables and devices will connect Trico’s electric substations with high-speed fiber communications capabilities and allow Trico to start connecting electric grid coordination and control devices that will improve grid reliability and resilience.
Trico is building the SmartGrid Fiber Backbone regardless of whether we go forward with offering fiber internet. Its purpose is to make our electric grid more reliable and resilient. However, there is extra bandwidth in the fiber-optic cables that offers an opportunity to support a fiber-to-the-home internet system. To help us determine whether to go forward with offering fiber internet, we encourage you to pre-subscribe for Trico Fiber to let us know that you want fast, affordable, and reliable fiber internet service in your neighborhood. Learn more at trico.coop/trico-fiber.
