Hudson Velocity Residential Expansion

We're expanding our lightning-fast fiber network to residents!

The Fiber to the Residents project is a four-year expansion of Hudson Velocity services to connect all Hudson homes currently without access to fiber internet.
The expansion will add over 150 miles of new fiber and reach 6,500+ residences.

This initiative was launched following recommendations from a City Council-led ad hoc committee as the best path forward to ensuring fiber access for all residents.
The project is entirely self-funded through the Velocity fund and does not rely on general fund resources.

Learn more about high-speed internet for your home by visiting our Residential page.

Explore the construction phases.

Construction commenced with the pilot project beginning in fall 2025. Fiber services will be delivered to homes in the highlighted areas. Construction and installation timelines for each expansion area may differ depending on material availability, construction requirements, weather conditions, and customer sign‑up levels.

Pilot Areas and 1st Year Construction Phases thru 2026

Click on the map image below for more details on neighborhood construction areas and key dates for the 1st year.

PILOT AREA

Construction Start Date: 8/25/2025

Start of Customer Installations: 10/31/2025

AREA 1 (YEAR 1)

Estimated Construction Start: Mid-March

Estimated Start of Customer Installs: Mid-April

AREA 2 (YEAR 1)

Estimated Construction Start: Mid-March

Estimated Start of Customer Installs: May

AREA 3 (YEAR 1)

Estimated Construction Start: Mid-April

Estimated Start of Customer Installs: June

AREA 4 (YEAR 1)

Estimated Construction Start: Mid-April

Estimated Start of Customer Installs: June

Showing Proposed Phases for Years 1 thru 4 (Fall 2025 thru 2029)

This four‑year rollout is designed to evenly expand service across the City, focusing on homes that do not currently have fiber access (areas without a color code already have service). Click the map image to see the number of homes and neighborhoods included in each year’s construction phase.

YEAR 1

2025-2026

YEAR 2

2026-2027

YEAR 3

2027-2028

YEAR 4

2028-2029

FIBER SERVED AREAS: Areas without a color code.

Learn about the construction process.

Construction and installation timelines for each expansion area may differ depending on material availability, construction requirements, weather conditions, and customer sign‑up levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Service FAQs

What is Velocity Broadband? ▼

Velocity Broadband is the City of Hudson’s own fiber optic internet service. Initially built in 2015 to support business growth, the service is now expanding into more residential areas within the City.

Fiber optic internet is the fastest, most reliable internet choice for today’s modern family.

Is Velocity Broadband available at my address? ▼

Velocity Broadband has a 4-year plan to expand service to residential neighborhoods that do not have access to high-speed fiber optic internet. You can check your address here to see if service is available.

What services are available, and what is the price? ▼

Service starts at 1 Gig (1000/1000 Mb) Fiber Optic Internet for $68/month with an option to transfer your Landline Phone Service for $30/month.

Additionally, higher speed options will be available on the Velocity website.

Velocity is an internet and voice provider and does not offer television subscriptions.

Am I required to sign up for Velocity Broadband? ▼

No. Velocity Broadband is available to Residents and Businesses in our serviceable areas, but it is not mandated.

Customers may choose to switch to Velocity, keep their current provider, or use a combination of services.

Does Velocity provide a modem and router? Can I use my own? What is the cost? ▼

Velocity provides an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) which serves as your modem and router, as part of your service. There is no additional charge for this device.

You may choose to use your own router or WiFi mesh network. Custom WiFi network upgrades are also available from Velocity Broadband.

Construction FAQs

When will I be able to get Velocity Broadband service?▼

Once construction is completed, the Velocity team will reach out to neighbors who have signed up for service.

Installation will involve delivery of fiber optic cable, from the network infrastructure to your home, by our outside installation crew, followed by a scheduled appointment for activation of service.

The installation crew will need access inside your home to complete the fiber connection, set up equipment, and activate service.

What is the process, and how long will it take for service to be ready in my neighborhood? ▼

The initial network construction time is expected to take 8 weeks.

Services and utilities will be marked in the City’s right-of-way.

Underground network build will be conducted by construction contractor Edgar Trent Company and their sub-contractors. This will involve drilling, boring, excavation, and placement of pedestals and underground access to the new network.

Restoration of tree lawns and property will be completed once construction has been finalized.

Another crew will begin pulling fiber optic cables underground and on poles.

What is the City’s right-of-way, and will my lawn and property be affected? ▼

Typically, the City’s right-of-way is the area within a 30-foot expanse from the middle of the street. This includes tree lawns.

These areas may be affected and will be restored upon completion of the project.

If you have landscaping, private utilities or services such as sprinkler systems or invisible fences located in the City’s right-of-way, please move them or mark them with flags and/or spray paint.

The City cannot be responsible for damage to your property if it is within the City’s right-of-way.

City of Hudson, Ohio
1140 Terex Road
Hudson, OH 44236

Tel: (330) 342-9544 | Email: Velocity@hudson.oh.us

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