Midco completed infrastructure construction in Annandale, Minn., in what was reported to be five weeks ahead of schedule. The operator says its internet, cable TV and phone services are now available to more than 2,600 homes and businesses in the area.
“Midco and its partners did an amazing job with the 2016 build in Annandale. Their stellar professionalism, dedication to safety and attention to detail were evident from the first pre-construction meeting to the final cable being installed,” Annandale Mayor Dwight Gunnarson says in a statement.
Midco built approximately 292,000 feet – more than 55 miles – of infrastructure in Annandale.
Midco reports its standard service speeds run as high as 200 megabits per second. By the end of 2017, Midco is aiming to upgrade its system to offer 1 gigabit speeds across its entire service area.
Annandale’s efforts to improve its broadband service became statewide news during the 2014 and 2015 legislative sessions, when city officials and businesses testified about the negative effect that unreliable service had on local businesses. In August 2015, Midco announced it would build out services in Annandale. Construction began in April 2016. In June, the first services were turned on for the first neighborhoods.
“Our residents are not only impressed with their near-perfect restoration, but also with the professionalism and friendliness of the crews and service technicians. Because of great planning, their construction was swift and unobtrusive,” Gunnarson notes.
