Fiber Installation FAQ’s
Fiber, short for fiber-optic lines, is actually tiny strands of glass that carry data (aka the internet) using light waves. In contrast, traditional DSL or cable connections are traditionally copper wires that transmit data using electricity. It is faster and more reliable to transmit the internet on fiber-optic lines.
GoSEMO Fiber runs fiber optic cables from the street directly to your home. The other guys are running copper cables from the street to your home. So while you’re technically connected to the street fiber, their copper cabling comes with all the downfalls of outdated technology; significant speed decreases, service blips, and an unreliable connection.
The fiber optic signal is made of light which entails very little signal loss meaning data moves at a higher speed over a greater distance. Our fiber installation ensures you’re getting reliably fast Internet even during peak times. Fiber allows you to upload just as fast as you download. Bad weather doesn’t affect fiber because the core is glass making it immune to interference. Additionally, fiber makes your data safer since it’s incredibly difficult to tap into compared to copper cable.
The first step to building a gigabit community is constructing the underground infrastructure needed for our fiber-to-the-home service. Ducts are run underground which hold the fiber optic cable and connect to pedestals we install to house the wiring. The drop to your home will be either underground or aerial, usually following the same route as electric. GoSEMO Fiber will access front and back yards depending on where your neighborhood power and communications utilities are located. Next, fiber is run from the pedestal in your neighborhood easement and installed on the side of your house within a fiber interface box. When we bring the fiber optic cable into your home, our technicians will try to make use of existing holes (perhaps made by previous providers to pull in their cable). If any drilling is required we’ll speak with you to ensure your approval of the location and necessary construction.
Fiber Installation (PDF)The flags or marking in your area were placed by the local utilities companies and help our team identify where the lines are underground. When GoSEMO Fiber begins fiber construction, we use these markings to protect against damage to your property or utilities.
Utility Color Associations
- Red: electric power lines, cable, conduit, and lighting cables
- Yellow: gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials
- Orange: communication, alarm or signal lines, cables, or conduit
The main line in the easements and right of ways are buried between 2 and 4 feet deep and the fiber drop to the house or to the pedestal may vary between 6 to 12 inches in depth.
Marking private lines in advance of construction is certainly helpful to avoid damage.
GoSEMO Fiber will provide you with an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) which powers the internet, TV, and phone services. If you would like to use our router it goes inside the home.
For GoSEMO Fiber HDTV, we will provide you TV set top boxes for each TV you wish to connect. The first set top box is hard wired to the ONT. If you wish to add more TVs, these will be wireless and you will need to use our router so we can ensure the equipment is running properly.
Internet FAQs
GoSEMO Fiber will provide you with an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) that powers the internet, TV, and phone services. You can also use or purchase your own router as long as it is compatible with fiber. For GoSEMO Fiber HDTV, we will provide you TV set-top boxes for each TV you wish to connect. The first set-top box is hard-wired to the ONT. If you wish to add more TVs, these will be wireless and you will need to purchase our Wi-Fi Assistant so we can ensure the equipment is running properly.
The WiFi Assistant will allow and support wireless internet connection throughout your home. During installation, our technicians will set up and show you how to use your new wireless network. Wired connections to the ONT will provide the fastest speeds, but the Wi-Fi Assistant will also create a powerful wireless network in your home or business to ensure all devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs can connect wirelessly.
No. GoSEMO retains ownership so that we can support the device and any troubles you may experience. We do charge a monthly fee. GoSEMO will replace the Wi-Fi Assistant free of charge if the device malfunctions due to manufacturer issues. If you choose to stop purchasing service from us, you are required to return your router to avoid an unreturned equipment fee.
If your ONT is plugged directly into the wall, simply unplug your ONT and plug it back in. The full reboot cycle can take up to 5 minutes.
The minimum residential service is 100 megabits per second, which can meet the needs for those subscribers who just want to check email and do a little internet surfing or even for those subscribers who want to stream movies (i.e. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.), share pictures, take online classes, etc.. The maximum residential service is 1 gigabyte per second (gbps) which is fast enough to do most anything you would like on the internet in no-time!
Currently, we do not have any sort of data cap on our internet service. GoSEMO service is unlimited with no throttling.
Please call (877) 430-5418 or email GoSEMO.
TV FAQs
For detailed instructions, you can visit the URC support website. You will need to enter the remote model number that is also printed on the bottom of the remote and then you can select the Setup option. Then select the type of device you would like to set up and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you have any additional questions about our lineup, you can contact our offices via phone at (877) 430-5418, option 3, or email GoSEMO. New channel not listed - NewsmaxTV has been added to our Advanced HDTV Plan - Channel 258.
We continue to evaluate the demand for new channels and will be open to providing additional channels based on interest from our subscribers. If you are interested in a specific channel, we encourage you to email GoSEMO your suggestion.
The size and recording capacity of our Whole-Home HD-DVR set-top box varies depending on the type of box and wiring of the location where it is installed. The HD-DVR that we are currently installing allows simultaneous recording of up to 4 HD shows while still watching live TV and is equipped with a 1TB hard drive. This will hold up to 300 hours of recordings.
With GoSEMO Fiber's watch TV everywhere and Co-Mo Connect, you can watch online content from networks that are part of your pay-TV subscription. You will need a wTVE code, email address, and password. Please call us at (877) 430-5418 if you need your wTVE code.
Learn more and register to start streaming at the Watch Tv Everywhere website.
To use TV Everywhere you must first register your account.
- Visit The WatchTVEverywhere website.
- Select “Co-Mo Connect” as TV Provider
- After the webpage refreshes, you should see “Co-Mo Connect” in the top right side. If you see another provider’s logo, you will need to log out and log back in. Go to the bottom of the page
and select “Click Here”. Then re-select the service provider as “Co-Mo Connect”. - Now click on the “Register” button to setup your account
- Enter your “07-your account number” located on your bill statement. Fill out the entire form. You will need to verify your account using your email address.
- Click on “Login” to sign in to your watchTVeverywhere account. Enter the Username & Password you chose during registration.
- After login, you can view every Channel that’s available for streaming, based on your TV Package plan.
- There are 2 ways to reach each Channel’s content for streaming.
- First is to Download each Channel’s app on your mobile device
- Second is to visit the Channel website on your laptop or computer
- Select “Co-Mo Connect” as your provider. If “Co-Mo Connect” is not shown you may use “wTVE” as the provider. Now sign in to the Channel using your “Username” and “Password”.
Please call (877) 430-5418 or email GoSEMO.
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