AT&T San Bernardino 1 (T-17835) Last Mile Infrastructure Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025101032
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
AT&T San Bernardino 1 (T-17835) Last Mile Infrastructure Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/22/2025
Document Description
The proposed project provides the public safety benefits of reliable broadband
infrastructure and will benefit households.
AT&T proposes construction of a Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network. AT&T will deploy approximately 89 miles of fiber, in 4 central office (s). Because this is a fiber-based network, there are no remote terminals. AT&T estimates that it will deploy 58 miles aerial and 31 miles of underground (buried) fiber. Aerial fiber will be placed along existing conduit and utility poles. Underground (buried) fiber will be placed in existing Rights-of-way, or within private utility easements, on a limited basis.
The San Bernardino – 1 Project is located in San Bernardino County. The Locations within the Project Area are located in the Fontana, Colton, Rialto, Highland area. The length of the project is expected to be 18 months. Major roadways include Sierra Ave, Jurupa Ave, E. Washington St, E. Rialto Ave, 5th St, and Highland Ave .
Contact Information
Name
Cesar Alvarado
Agency Name
California Public Utilities Commission
Job Title
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Colton, Fontana, Highland, Rialto
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Major roadways include Sierra Ave, Jurupa Ave, E. Washington St, E. Rialto Ave, 5th St, and Highland Ave. The Majority of the Project Area is in the Fontana, Colton, Rialto, Highland area. The area is urban, suburban and rural as residential and commercial locations. The terrain is generally flat but includes some hills and some mountainous areas.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Under Resolution T-17835 CPUC determined that this project falls within one of several categorical exemptions under CEQA. This project is exempt as it does not have the potential to have a significant impact on the environment