Lake Cities Broadband Initiative

The Lake Cities have partnered with Connected Nation to launch a Broadband Study, evaluating the current and future needs of high-speed internet in our community.

Lake Cities Broadband Strategic Plan- Adopted on June 9, 2021 by all four Lake Cities.


Lake Cities Broadband Committee

Ian Theodore; Chairman (Hickory Creek)

Charlie Price; Vice Chairman (Lake Dallas)
Steve Aughinbaugh; Secretary (Shady Shores)
Tom Muehlenbeck (Shady Shores)

Brenton Copeland (Corinth)

Garrett Skrehart (Corinth)
Aaron Layman (Corinth)

The Lake Cities have partnered with Connected Nation to launch a Broadband Study, evaluating the current and future needs of high-speed internet in our community.

Lake Cities Broadband Strategic Plan- Adopted on June 9, 2021 by all four Lake Cities.


Lake Cities Broadband Committee

Ian Theodore; Chairman (Hickory Creek)

Charlie Price; Vice Chairman (Lake Dallas)
Steve Aughinbaugh; Secretary (Shady Shores)
Tom Muehlenbeck (Shady Shores)

Brenton Copeland (Corinth)

Garrett Skrehart (Corinth)
Aaron Layman (Corinth)

  • February 2024

    Go live dates have been provided for several sections within the network. The map is shown below.

    These sections below have a projected "Go Live" date of January 29th.

    • Section 1
    • Section 9
    • Section 23
    • Section 24

    These sections below have a projected "Go Live" date of February 5th.

    • Section 4
    • Section 8
    • Section 14
    • Section 20

  • November 2023 Update

    The Contractor is working up upgrades to their internal systems to allow pre-sales sign ups starting December 1st with the expectation of being able to start doing installations on January 2, 2024. The expectation is to have 100% of the original service areas up and running by March 1st (this does not include new developments).

  • October 2023 Update

    • Fiber Ring -100 % of the conduit and vaults have been set. We recently found some damaged conduit and vaults that they are currently trying to replace.
    • Fiber is being pulled in other areas of the City.
    • Conduits within subdivisions are currently being installed. Most recently Amity Village area was completed.
    • The Fiber Huts/stations are waiting on power from Oncore.

    Please let Public Works know if you have any issues with the contractors as soon as possible. We will be your liaison to get the repairs made.

  • Broadband Status Update - February 2023

    Hut locations are being placed in Corinth, Shady Shores, and Hickory Creek this month. Fiber is being pulled for the Corinth section that is drilled. All railroad crossings are getting close to being permitted. Pavlov is finalizing subcontractor agreements to speed up the process for Fiber to the Home (FFTH) build.

  • Corinth, Hickory Creek & Shady Shores Broadband Contract

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    CORINTH, TX, August 12, 2022: The Lake Cities communities of Hickory Creek, Shady Shores and Corinth approved an agreement with Pavlov Media for the construction of a dark fiber ring. Using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding the cities designed a multi-jurisdictional fiber optic network to improve government network infrastructure. The infrastructure will allow Pavlov Media, a private ISP to offer a middle- and last-mile network to residential services with speeds of 1 gig to every home in the Lake Cities. Construction of the dark fiber ring will begin September 1st with the first neighborhoods having service as early as January 2023.

    Establishing high-speed, accessible fiber networks has been a priority for the Lake Cities for many years. In 2020, the Lake Cities Broadband Committee was comprised of members from the communities, to ensure all citizens have sufficient broadband infrastructure and that no local citizen be left behind.

    “We are pleased to be working with such a capable and promising partner,” says Ian Theodore, Chairman of the Lake Cities Broadband Committee. “The key to the success of this project was regional cooperation. Given the relatively small size of each of the communities, it is reasonable to assume that this project might never have gotten off the ground, should each city have gone it alone. By pooling resources and coordinating efforts, the cities were able to attract a larger and more capable private firm to help address problems that the residents are experiencing.”

    Pavlov Media is anticipated to complete the project within three years. Construction will begin immediately on the dark fiber ring connecting the government facilities, and alongside this project, develop the infrastructure to provide the residential and business services.

    Pavlov Media provides Internet, video, phone and software solutions to apartments, homes, businesses, and communities in 44 states and Canada. Pavlov Media specializes in networks designed, constructed, and operated by a team of dedicated professionals. They’ve built a powerful, robust, and reliable network. They are continuously finding new ways to achieve the mission of bringing customers Simply Exceptional Connections™ nationwide.

    Visit the Lake Cities Broadband Website to learn more and stay up to date on the project.

  • Lake Cities Named as Finalist in National Smart Cities Competition

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    CORINTH, TX, March 7, 2022 – The Lake Cities have officially been named a finalist in IDC Government Insights’ fifth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA) in the Digital Equity and Accessibility category for the Lake Cities Community Fiber Project. The Fiber Project will construct a dark fiber ring that would connect the Lake Cities Government facilities. As the fiber ring is constructed, an Internet Service Provider will build and offer residential service with speeds of 1 gig to every home in the Lake Cities.

    The awards recognize the progress North American municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as provide a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.

    As a next step in the nomination process, IDC invites the public to vote on the named finalists at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCNAA22 . Voting will be open beginning today, March 7, through 5:00pm ET on Sunday, March 13th.

    Finalists in the SCNAA illustrate best practice examples of how forward-thinking municipalities are effectively leveraging technology and innovation to offer new services and economic opportunities and to meet the needs and expectations of citizens and residents. The Lake Cities were recognized for unprecedented progress in creating and sustaining smart city projects. The Lake Cities Community Fiber project is part of the ongoing efforts to improve broadband and internet speeds in our area. To learn more about the project, you can visit mycorinth.com/broadband.

    “We commend all the SCNAA finalists for their commitment and dedication to making smart city initiatives a reality, designed to improve and enhance cities and states across North America for the betterment of all citizens and residents,” said Ruthbea Yesner, Vice President, IDC Government Insights and Smart Cities and Communities Strategies. “As more and more government officials recognize the invaluable role of innovative technology in creating new economic opportunities, enhancing citizen engagement, and optimizing operations, the library of practical use cases will continue to grow, helping to evangelize the power of smart city initiatives and provide a roadmap to success.”

    For additional information about these awards or to speak with Ruthbea Yesner, please contact Sarah Murray at 781-378-2674 or sarah@attunecommunications.com .

  • Lake Cities Town Councils Agree to Pursue an Agreement with Pavlov to construct a Fiber Ring around the Lake Cities.

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    Access to High-Speed Broadband services has been a concern for Lake Cities’ Residents for many years. At a Joint Council meeting held on January 26th, 2022, the Lake Cities Technology committee presented recommendations based on the reports from consulting teams that would work toward bringing dedicated broadband service to our area. All four councils authorized their City Managers and staff to negotiate the agreement with the recommended ISP, including a franchise agreement for the broadband services. The service provider, Pavlov Media, based in Champaign, Illinois, would construct a dark fiber ring that would connect the Lake Cities Government facilities. As the fiber ring is constructed Pavlov Media will build and offer residential service with speeds of 1 gig to every home in the Lake Cities.


    Construction of the fiber ring is to be funded through the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds that each of the four Lake Cites has received. Negotiation of the contract will be the first step in the process. Upon final negotiations of the contract, each of the Lake Cities Councils will approve the final agreement. The project is anticipated to be completed within three years.

  • RFP Issued in Search for Broadband Partner

    The Lake Cities of North Texas are currently seeking a partner to help them provide better connectivity reliability and internet speed to their residents and local businesses. Their ideal partner will be able to help The Lake Cities achieve their cost, reliability, feasibility, and scalability goals. Check the link below for more information. Bids are being received through September 30th. http://ow.ly/nDQV50G6ygq

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