The Technology

The Benton and Franklin Public Utility Districts have created an extremely high quality fiber optic network in the Tri-Cities. Using this fantastic resource businesses can now link multiple office locations together in a wide area network (WAN) and obtain superior Internet access that so many businesses need today.

Some providers know they can build their market share by offering a great price and hope that you won't really use your connection much and the quality will be adequate for most. We do not take that approach - at OWT we know what you want to do on the net and how you want to use it and design our systems and service options to meet that need.

Both the Benton PUD and Franklin PUD are expanding their fiber networks constantly. Currently availability is limited to a core area in Kennewick, Pasco and now Prosser. No service is available or planned for Richland. Please fill out our eligibility check form and we can let you know the likelihood of fiber availability in your area.

Service levels available range from 1Mbps all the way up to 600Mbps. Service levels are symmetrical so upload and download potentials are identical.

To make your broadband experience safer and more enjoyable, OWT offers all the right add-ons and enhancements. Here are a few related items to consider: