Building Community Connection
FMTC Fiber Construction
Faster and more reliable Internet is coming — one SW Iowa neighborhood at a time.
FMTC is hard at work expanding our 100% fiber network across SW Iowa. This page is your one-stop hub for updates on where we’re building now, what’s coming next, and what you can expect during construction.
FMTC Announces Citywide Fiber Construction Coming to Corning in 2026!
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) announces their plans to complete the fiber-optic internet buildout for the City of Corning. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026. This milestone will mark another step in FMTC’s mission to deliver fast, reliable, locally supported connectivity across Southwest Iowa.
Once complete, every home and business in Corning city limits will have access to FMTC’s world-class fiber internet network designed to support remote work, online learning, telehealth, streaming, smart home technology, and more. FMTC’s fiber network offers unmatched speed, reliability, and long-term value built to serve Corning and the area for decades to come.
A citywide fiber network is an anchor for Corning’s long-term vision. “We’re proud to invest in a citywide fiber build that ensures every household and business has access to the connectivity they need for today and well into the future.” said Kevin Cabbage, CEO of FMTC. “Corning is a community with strong roots and a forward-looking mindset which matches our vision.”
High-speed connectivity attracts new businesses, supports local entrepreneurs, and gives existing employers tools they need to help grow and compete. “Reliable, high-speed internet is essential for today’s communities,” Cabbage added. “By building fiber throughout the entire City of Corning, FMTC is helping to structure the area for economic growth, workforce development, and long-term vitality.”
FMTC continues to make plans for their 2026 fiber construction builds in Red Oak and Clarinda and will soon release that information.
CLARINDA
FMTC is proud to announce the launch of its second major fiber internet construction project within Clarinda city limits in just 18 months! With growing enthusiasm from the community and an ever-increasing demand for fast, reliable internet, FMTC is preparing to break ground in the next Clarinda neighborhood this fall of 2025.
This next phase of construction will bring blazing-fast, fiber-optic internet to even more homes and businesses in Clarinda. Fiber internet helps families connect, stream, work, and learn with unmatched speed and reliability.
“We’ve spent the last year getting to know Clarinda. Our local team has been listening, learning, and investing in the relationships that make this town special,” said Kevin Cabbage, CEO of FMTC. “We’ve heard clearly from residents that Clarinda is ready for more FMTC fiber, and we’re excited to keep building a future-ready network that meets those expectations.”
RED OAK
Big news! FMTC is thrilled to announce the launch of our second residential fiber construction project within the city limits of Red Oak. FMTC is bringing the next neighborhood into the fast lane of the future with high-speed, ultra-reliable fiber Internet!
Construction is slated to kick off this fall, 2025, in the next residential zone within the city, continuing our mission to empower Red Oak with cutting-edge connectivity.
“We’ve heard incredible compliments about our local staff, installation efficiency, and quality of service from Red Oak residents who connected to FMTC during our first buildout,” said Kevin Cabbage, CEO of FMTC. “The community’s excitement has been contagious, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going by connecting even more homes, families, and businesses with local FMTC fiber. Whether it’s remote work, distance learning, telehealth, or streaming your favorite shows, fiber makes it all better.”
This exciting expansion is part of FMTC’s broader fiber initiative across southwest Iowa, including ongoing growth in Red Oak, Clarinda, and Corning. As a Gig Certified Smart Rural Community provider, FMTC offers symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gigabit, unlimited data, no contracts, and support from a team that lives and works right here in southwest Iowa.
Fiber Construction
Step 1
Collect your Service Application
Sign up for FMTC fiber!
Step 2
Schedule a Site Survey of Your Property
FMTC will contact you to schedule a site survey of your property as soon as possible.
Step 3
Fiber Drop Construction
Fiber drop construction will be completed by contractors (once site surveys are finished). This work will happen between the ped/vault and your home.
Step 4
Equipment Configuration
FMTC technicians are hard at work configuring equipment to route broadband service to your home.
Step 5
Service Installation
FMTC staff will call you to schedule your service installation appointment upon construction completion.
I had some questions about my service and spoke with Rod. He was super helpful If I have questions in the future I won’t hesitate to call again. Happy with the service I have received. Glad I have high speed internet.”
– Matthew Wallace
Thanks to Tom and Matt for their timely and thoughtful service. They were super fast, friendly and efficient which was a huge blessing in my work.”
— Hilary Keatts
The people who work there are very friendly.”
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FMTC Fiber Internet
Neighbors in Red Oak, IA, are already streaming, working, and gaming with the speed they need. Join them – choose your plan today!
FMTC Internet is secure, fast, reliable and UNLIMITED! We have speeds up to 1Gig. All our Internet products offer ProtectIQ (cybersecurity) and the FMTC Connect smartphone app (so you can control your in-home Wi-Fi.)
FMTC GigaSpire Router Options
Additional Services
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DHCP IP Reservation - $5.00/mo ($25 Set-Up Fee)
Network setting that ensures a specific device on your network always receives the same IP address from your router.
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Whole Home Wire Maintenance - $3.50/mo
Covers repair costs of wiring inside your home. Does not cover customer-installed wiring. Other restrictions may apply.
Managed Wi-Fi
Take command of your WiFi experience
FMTC Connect Smart Phone App
The FMTC Connect smart phone app, which is included FREE with your GigaSpire U4 router, allows you to control your WiFi from your Android or Apple device (phone or tablet). Our techs will help you install the app on one device when they are at your home for your installation. You can learn more about the app using the short video here.
Your protection from Cyber Threats
ProtectIQ is your 24/7 Internet watchman. With multi-layered protection, even your most vulnerable devices like smartTVs, thermostats and WiFi cameras are protected before issues happen.
Monitor, prioritize & filter online traffic in your home
Now you can manage all your devices and content directly from the FMTC Connect app with ExperienceIQ.
TV and Phone Service
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50 Music Channels
500 MB Cloud Storage
60-Day Storage Retention
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FMtv Mini
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500 MB Cloud Storage
60-Day Storage Retention
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