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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.