Middle-Mile Lease Options and Timeline
Fiber lease options for internet service providers
- Pricing will vary based on the fiber route area (metro or rural), as well as whether you opt to lease monthly or via an indefeasible right of use. Flexible leasing options will be available. Contact us at MiddleMileBroadband@midamerican.com to request pricing options for your specific needs.
- Additional resources – such as rack space, equipment housing, power, etc. – may be available if needed for you to leverage our fiber network.
Our middle mile fiber project is well underway, with leasing opportunities for ISPs opening starting in 2025. ISPs can then build local broadband connections, allowing thousands of Iowa households with no or low-quality internet service to enjoy high-speed internet.
Stay tuned for future project updates and lease information!
Stay tuned for future project updates and lease information!
Timeline
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Q1 2025
Environmental assessment completed
Environmental assessment completed
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Q2 2025
Planning and permitting completed, construction begins and fiber leases open
Planning and permitting completed, construction begins and fiber leases open
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Q4 2027
Construction completed
Construction completed
For Communities
If your community is designated as unserved or underserved in regard to high-speed internet access, ISPs may qualify for grant funding to build broadband connections in your area. Visit the Iowa Department of Management to learn more about the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program and check your community status.Use these resources to find ISPs in or near your area: