Farmers Telephone Diversified Services has started building the fiber optic network in the Town of Olanta. The construction of this network began on Monday, January 5, 2026, with completion set for mid-year of 2026. These crews will be burying fiber to homes in the incorporated limits of the Town of Olanta. This is a huge investment by Farmers Telephone Diversified Services in our community. Over the next several months there will be crews working to complete this project. Please use caution when driving though these construction areas.