The long-awaited debut of high-speed fiber optic company MetroNet in Tallahassee is here.

This week, the Capital City will become the first and only Florida city served by the fiber network company.

Crews from B&A Underground Utility Contractors broke ground and began installation of conduit tubing, which will hold the fiber optic cables to be installed in the future, near the corner of West Tharpe Street and Old Bainbridge Road Tuesday. Construction will begin in limited neighborhoods in future weeks.

According to the company, "MetroNet provides future proof fiber optic communication services, including high-speed Fiber Internet, full-featured Fiber Phone, and Fiber IPTV with a wide variety of programming."

MetroNet Back story:

“The Tallahassee community has been incredible to work alongside and as we begin to set up the infrastructure that will be the foundation for fast, reliable fiber-optic internet, we hope to continue connecting with those in this community,” stated MetroNet Executive Vice President Kevin Stelmach in a press release.

Residents can expect to see a MetroNet retail store in the future as well.

Follow along with MetroNet's construction plans and progress https://construction.metronetinc.com/.

Contact Tori Lynn Schneider at tschneider@tallahassee.com or on Twitter @photoriphy. Check out her photos on Instagram @phototori_.