Fiber availability isn't static. Carriers build out constantly, and local construction can bring fiber to your block \xE2\x80\x94 or temporarily threaten the line you already have.
Availability Changes Over Time
If a carrier told you "no fiber" a year ago, that may no longer be true. Providers expand networks continually, and new commercial development often brings fiber with it. It's worth rechecking availability periodically, especially before renewing a contract.
The Flip Side: Construction Risk
Local construction is also a leading cause of outages \xE2\x80\x94 a backhoe through a fiber line takes businesses down. If there's major work near you, it's an argument for having diverse redundancy so one cut doesn't stop you. See redundancy and failover and anatomy of an outage.
Timing tip: recheck fiber availability before every renewal. New build-out may have created a better/cheaper option than what you signed up for.
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