CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

Building Your Connected Future, Step by Step

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Stage 1:
Planning & Design

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Stage 2:
Permits & Utility Coordination

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Stage 3:
Construction

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Stage 4:
Restoration & Cleanup

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Stage 5:
Service Activation & Happiness!

Understanding the Process

At Empire Access, we’re committed to bringing you the fastest, most reliable fiber-optic internet. Our construction process is designed to be transparent, minimally disruptive, and efficient. 

Here's what you can expect:

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STAGE 1: Planning & Design

Our team designs the fiber network for your neighborhood, mapping utility poles, easements, and the most efficient routes. Proper planning sets the stage for a seamless installation.

Smart planning for smooth service

STAGE 2: Permits & Utility Coordination

Before construction begins, we secure permits and coordinate with local utilities. This ensures your service is installed safely and complies with all regulations.

We handle the red tape

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STAGE 3: Construction Begins

  • Aerial: Fiber lines are hung on existing utility poles.
  • Underground: Lines are buried using trenches or micro-trenching to minimize disruption.


Our crews work efficiently while keeping your streets and yards tidy.

Fiber installation, done right

STAGE 4: Restoration & Cleanup

After installation, any affected areas are restored, trenches filled, lawns reseeded, and streets cleaned up.

We leave it better than we found it

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STAGE 5: Service Activation

Once the network is in place, we connect the outside of your home with our fiber internet line, and then we schedule a home appointment to install our modem and Wi-Fi equipment. Then you’re ready to enjoy lightning-fast fiber internet!

Your home, connected

What You Can Expect from our team

Minimal Disruption

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Efficient construction with little impact on daily life

Clear Communication

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Regular updates keep you informed at every stage

Professional Service

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Experienced teams ensure safe, careful installation

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Bring Empire Access fiber internet to your home today. Check availability and let our team guide you every step of the way.

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Receive 3 Months Free!

All new customers receive 3 months of MyBundle’s Unlimited Regular Bundle [Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN] 

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Limited-Time Offer!

Offer Eligibility: Orders must be placed between November 7–26, 2025, and service must be installed by December 20, 2025. The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Streaming Bundle will be sent to the customer once service is ordered and an install date is scheduled. Empire Access will cover the monthly charge of the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Streaming Bundle (a $29.99/mo. value) for the first three months. If a customer disconnects service during the promotion, downgrades their plan, or is past due, the promotion will be cancelled, and the customer will be responsible for the streaming service’s monthly charge. After the three-month promotion, the customer is responsible for the charge of the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Streaming Bundle.

Offer applies only to new residential, serviceable online orders. Previous orders and pending installations are not eligible.

Redemption Process: After scheduling your installation, customers will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem their reward.

Additional Terms: This offer is non-transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be combined with other promotions unless explicitly stated. Empire Access reserves the right to modify or terminate this promotion at any time. Misuse or abuse of the offer may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of any remaining value.

By participating in this promotion, customers agree to these terms and conditions.

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the elite plan

2 Gbps

The Ultimate Experience

This is the plan for those who demand the best and won’t compromise on speed. The Elite plan delivers our most powerful connection, designed for the most demanding online activities. This is your no-lag, no-buffer experience for competitive gaming, large file uploads, and streaming high-quality video across multiple screens. It’s the ultimate performance that gives you a seamless, flawless connection, every time.

The elite plan is ideal for power users, streamers, or professionals who need the fastest possible speeds.

the enhanced plan

1 Gbps

Powering a Connected Household

When life gets busy, your internet shouldn’t slow down. This plan is built for the connected household where multiple devices are running at once. Whether it’s remote work, homework, online gaming, or streaming in 4K, this plan provides the balance of speed and performance you need to keep everyone in the family connected and happy, all at the same time. It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing your connection can handle whatever life throws at it.

The enhanced plan is ideal for homes with multiple users and devices.

the essential plan

500 Mbps

The Foundation for a Smarter Home

This is our most straightforward plan, designed for the quiet moments and simple needs of one or two people. It’s the perfect foundation for staying connected without overpaying. We focus on providing a reliable, no-frills connection for everything from checking email and browsing the web to streaming your favorite shows in standard definition. It’s internet that just works, providing the reliability you need at a price you’ll love.

The essential plan is ideal for individuals or couples who are not heavy streamers or gamers.

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We determined this based on the information you provided about your average daily internet usage. 

Ready to move to high-speed fiber internet?  We’d love to have you join us. To get started, click on the Check Availability button.

Save While You Stream!

Receive a $200 MyBundle Streaming Choice Card when you sign up online for one of our fiber internet plans.

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Limited-Time Offer! 

Offer Eligibility: New Empire Access customers who sign up for residential internet service between July 24, 2025, and August 15, 2025, at midnight Eastern Time are eligible to receive a one-time $200 Streaming Choice Card. You must place your fiber internet order online to qualify. Customer can participate in only one promo at a time.

Redemption Process: After maintaining 60 days of active service following installation, and so long as the account remains in good standing, customers will receive an email from MyBundle with instructions on how to redeem their one-time $200 Streaming Choice Card. Customers must complete the redemption within 90 days of receiving the email, or the offer will expire. 

Streaming Choice Card Issuance: The Streaming Choice Card will be provided as a one-time $200 virtual card that can be used toward streaming services, including new or existing subscriptions. 

Usage Guidelines: The $200 Streaming Choice Card must be used within 12 months of issuance, or any remaining balance will be forfeited.

Service Changes: If a customer cancels Empire Access service or their account is not in good standing before the bonus card is issued, they will forfeit eligibility for the offer. 

Additional Terms: This offer is non-transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be combined with other promotions unless explicitly stated. Empire Access and MyBundle reserve the right to modify or terminate this promotion at any time. Misuse or abuse of the offer may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of any remaining value.

By participating in this promotion, customers agree to these terms and conditions.