Fiber-Optic Internet Service in Herriman

Several private companies provide fiber-optic internet in parts of Herriman. The City allows this work through agreements that let companies install underground fiber lines in public areas such as streets, sidewalks, and park strips. Residents should contact each internet service provider (ISP) for service availability, pricing, and construction schedules.

Public Utility Easements and Fiber Internet

Residents may occasionally see fiber-optic internet construction happening in part of a front yard or other private property where utilities are allowed to work. This area is called a public utility easement, or PUE.

In Herriman, All West Communications may use certain public utility easements because of an agreement approved with Herriman City in June 2025. Under that agreement, the City gets fiber connections for public facilities such as buildings, parks, streetlights, and water infrastructure. In return, All West was allowed to use certain public utility easements and some City-owned underground pathways for fiber lines.

If construction affects grass, landscaping, sprinklers, or similar surface improvements in the easement area, those disturbed areas are expected to be restored after the work is complete. Utah law allows utilities to install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, or move utility lines and equipment in these easement areas. The law also requires restoration or repair of damaged grass, soil, shrubbery, low vegetation, sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, gravel, flat concrete, and asphalt.

What is a public utility easement?

A public utility easement, or PUE, is an area identified on an official property map or other recorded document for utility facilities. The property is still privately owned, but the easement allows utility-related access and work within that specific area. Utah code also says that more than one utility may be allowed to use the same easement area, as long as one does not interfere with another utility’s facilities or required spacing.

Why is All West allowed to use PUEs in Herriman?

Most fiber companies build in public areas such as streets, sidewalks, and park strips, or through other approved routes. In Herriman, All West has additional access because of its agreement with the City. That agreement is different from the standard approach used by other providers.

Can other internet providers still build in Herriman?

Yes. Other providers may still construct their own networks in Herriman through standard City agreements and approved construction processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a PUE mean the City owns my yard?

No. The property remains privately owned, but a recorded easement allows utility-related access within that specific area.

Can work happen in landscaped parts of my front yard?

Yes. If that area is within a recorded public utility easement, utility work may occur there.

Does the law require damaged landscaping to be repaired?

Yes. Utah law requires restoration or repair of certain disturbed items, including grass, soil, low vegetation, sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, gravel, flat concrete, and asphalt.

Can any fiber provider use a PUE in Herriman?

No. All West’s access is based on its agreement with Herriman City.

All West Communications agreement

All West Communications and Herriman City reached an agreement in June 2025 regarding fiber-optic internet service. In addition to supporting internet expansion in parts of the city, the agreement gives the City access to dedicated fiber lines for facilities such as buildings, parks, streetlights, and water infrastructure. All West has also indicated they plan to bring high-speed internet to as much of Herriman as possible. Other fiber-optic internet service providers may still construct their own networks throughout the city through standard franchise agreements.

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Previous efforts for a citywide, publicly owned network

Herriman City examined a citywide fiber network through a public-private partnership, but higher costs and interest rates in late 2023 made the plan financially unfeasible. The project was abandoned, though the City still works with private providers to explore other ways to expand high-speed internet access to as much of the community as possible.