ST. THOMAS — Liberty VI is continuing fiber network construction in St. Thomas with a new phase of work underway along Kronprindsens Gade, part of the company’s ongoing effort to expand high-speed internet infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The latest construction activity began Saturday, February 7, in front of the V.I. Department of Labor Office and is scheduled to conclude by Tuesday, February 10. According to Liberty VI, the work will extend fiber connectivity to surrounding areas and support expanded broadband capacity for both residential and mobile services.
Once completed, the project will allow 486 homes in the Kronprindsens Gade community to access Liberty’s Fiber to the Home broadband service. The work also includes fiber deployment to the Harborview cell site, which Liberty VI said will enhance broadband mobile capacity in the area.
“As we acquire the necessary permits, we are moving forward with our Fiber to the Home construction projects so more locations in the territory can have access to our fiber fast internet,” said Ravindra Maywahlall, general manager of Liberty VI. “We will continue informing VI consumers about the next areas where we will schedule Fiber to the Home construction projects.”
Construction involves the placement of underground fiber optic cables and is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., although work hours may vary depending on operational needs.
Liberty VI said burying fiber cables strengthens network resiliency and protects infrastructure from hazards such as natural disasters. The project is being carried out using a micro-trenching technique that produces cuts of up to 1¾ inches and makes use of existing ducts where possible, significantly reducing pavement disruption and dust emissions. Crews will also utilize additional underground technologies to further limit impacts to roadways.
While the company anticipates minimal traffic disruption, residents and motorists traveling through the area should expect delays caused by lane restrictions and partial road closures. Drivers are advised to proceed with caution, particularly on the narrow roadways along Kronprindsens Gade.
Liberty VI said it will continue providing updates on when and where construction is taking place through its website so residents can plan their daily commutes accordingly.
Liberty VI operates as a subsidiary of Liberty Latin America, a communications company serving more than 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, Liberty provides mobile voice and data services for residential and business customers, with 5G coverage reaching 95 percent of the population. The company also offers fixed wireless internet and plans to continue expanding its fiber optic network to deliver high-speed fixed internet, voice, and other services.
Liberty Latin America operates under multiple consumer brands and delivers broadband internet, digital video, telephony, and mobile services throughout the region. Its enterprise offerings include connectivity, data center, hosting, managed services, and information technology solutions for customers ranging from small businesses to government agencies. The company also operates a subsea and terrestrial fiber optic cable network connecting more than 30 markets across the region.
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