Fiber Optic Network in Rancho Santa Fe (CA), Could be Fastest in US

Rancho Santa Fe (CA) could go from worst to first with its proposed fiber-optic network, putting an end to the community’s lack of reliable connectivity that has been described by residents as both “debilitating” and “embarrassing.” At its May 5 meeting, the Rancho Santa Fe Association approved a letter of intent with Hotwire Communications to build out a one-gigabit to 10-gigabit speed fiber-optic network to every home in the Covenant. The 10-gigabit speed will make Rancho Santa Fe the most connected community in the country.

The board’s unanimous vote was met with applause from those in the audience. RSF Association Director Mike Licosati, a member of the tech committee who worked for over a year on this project, said the committee reviewed 11 responses to its request for qualified proposals for the network. They interviewed four bidders and recommended entering a comprehensive letter of intent with Hotwire after negotiating the deal terms with the company, as well as review by the finance committee.