Frequently Asked Questions
Click on a category below for answers to commonly asked questions. If you don’t see answer to your question below, send us an email at info@tachus.com and we will respond shortly.
What is my registration fee for?
The registration is our way to confirm that someone wants our service after we build our network in their neighborhood. We need enough community interest before we can commit to building out a particular area. Tachus typically opens an area for registration for 90 days. If the goal is not met, Tachus refunds any registration deposits that might have been collected during the registration phase. If the goal is met, your $20 will be credited back on your first bill and also waives your $100 installation fee. Once the goal is met in an area the registration fee is no longer refundable. Registrations are not transferable between people or address’.
What happens to my registration fee if I cancel my sign-up?
If an area is open for registration, a registration fee is required to sign up for Tachus Fiber Internet.
Registration fees are fully refundable under the following circumstances:
- Your address does not qualify for the Services.
- Your address qualifies for the Services and we do not connect your address to the Tachus network.
- You cancel your registration before we reach the goal needed to bring service to your community.
My neighborhood is at 100%. Why is it still open for registration? Are you going to build our neighborhood?
Each neighborhood is located within a larger service area. Although your neighborhood is at 100%, we must reach 100% of the larger service area before the registration period ends to build your neighborhood. Once the goal is reached in your immediate area, you will receive a notification.
What can I do to help get more sign ups or requests?
We appreciate you wanting to help. One of the most effective ways that we have found is to talk to your POA or HOA if your neighborhood has one. Also spreading the word on social media sites like nextdoor or your neighborhood facebook page is helpful in reaching a large group at once.
If you are not an employee of Tachus please be respectful of advertising or marketing our services. While we appreciate the community enthusiasm we’ve received, please feel free to refer people to a Tachus employee for information by calling us or reaching out to us at support@tachus.com
My address is not found on your website. What should I do?
Please double check to make sure you’ve selected the correct street name, apartment number and ZIP code from the Request Service area on our website HERE. If you still cannot find it, you can email us your address at sales@tachus.com or give us a call at 800.738.TACHUS so we can make sure that we didn’t miss your area.
Is the sign-up process different if I live in an apartment or condo?
Once we have an agreement with your property manager the registration process will begin. If we meet 100% of the Sign Up Goal, we will begin the installation process.
I have a landlord, how does the sign-up process work for me?
It’s possible your landlord or property manager might need to sign an agreement with Tachus before we can bring you service.
Will I be able to change my Internet plan at any time?
Yes, you can change your plan at any time. Simply us a call at 800-738-8224 (TACHUS) or email us sales@tachus.com and let us know that you would like to change plans.
Will I be able to use Wi-Fi with Tachus Fiber?
Yes. If you own a wireless router or access point it will continue to work as it does today, only a whole lot faster. If you don’t own a wireless router or access point you can purchase one on your own or through our website at checkout.
Are there any data caps on my internet connection?
Absolutely not! We want you to use and enjoy your super fast Internet. There are no caps or limits to the amount of data you can send or receive.
Can I keep my existing TV and Phone service?
Tachus is an internet only provider. If you want to keep your existing cable TV and phone services that is your choice. With Tachus fast internet you are able to stream TV through popular streaming services using your smart TV or a streaming device like a firestick or apple TV, typically at a fraction of the cost of your current cable package.
To learn more about streaming TV and how it can save you money, check out Untagle TV and/or Suppose TV
What is the maximum number of TVs I can connect?
As many TVs as you would like, depending on your hardware.
Tachus Fiber Internet plans include: • A Fiber optic cable, which will bring the fiber connection into your home • A network device, which will provide wired connectivity to devices throughout your home You may purchase a WiFi access point from Tachus or use your own. Please give us a call at 800.738.TACHUS and we can help you reschedule. Here’s a basic overview of our construction process. At first, the majority of our work will be outside, getting the Fiber network ready to bring to homes. We’ll be installing fiber on the ground. Next, we’ll bring our fiber from the street or easement to the exterior of your house. Once Fiber is connected to the exterior of your house, we’ll contact you to schedule your installation. On your installation day we will install the Tachus Fiber Internet router, enabling wired connectivity to all devices throughout your house. Once service is available at your address, you will receive an email from us where you can electronically schedule your own appointment time and date. This is usually within 48 hours of you signing up for service. Be sure to regularly check the email address associated with your Tachus Fiber account. Please note if you live in a single-family home, it may take time before we can schedule your installation appointment. This is because we’ll first need to lay our fiber all the way to the outside of your home.Which devices will be installed with Tachus Fiber? What is included and what is additional?
If I need to change my appointment time, what do I do?
What will happen during installation? What will the wiring and equipment look like?
How do I schedule my installation?
Yes, once your building is connected to the Fiber network you can sign up and pick your plan at any time and we’ll get your installation appointment scheduled. If we currently do not have service in your building, we will need to get permission from the building management or owner to install our service. Please ask them if they would allow us to install service. If the answer is yes, let us know and we will contact them to discuss what is required. Please use the signup page or give us a call to verify your area. If your building is connected to the Fiber network, you will still need to sign up here and pick a plan to receive service.I live in an apartment or condo. Is the sign-up process any different?
Fiber is being installed in my building. Will I need to do anything else to get Fiber?
Getting Fiber may be a little different depending on whether your business is in a single unit or a multi-tenant building. For more details please give us a call at 800.738.TACHUS. No way! We want you to get the most from your Internet connection. There are no caps or limits to the amount of data you can send or receive. To pay your Tachus Internet bill, we accept credit and debit cards with a Visa®, American Express®, Discover®, or MasterCard® logo, or automatic bank account withdrawal. We do not accept cash or checks. Yes. If you’re using your own router, please make sure that it fits the recommended specifications. Please note that the Tachus Fiber support team will not be able to support routers manufactured by third parties. If you choose to add 5 or 13 static IPs to your service, you must use your own router. If you choose to add 1 or no static IPs, you can choose to use your own router, but it is not necessary. Your plan already includes a Tachus modem that can serve as your router. The Tachus provided modem does not have WiFi capabilities. A wireless system of your choosing is needed if you wish to connect devices wirelessly throughout your home. Be sure that your wireless system is capable of handling your new fiber speeds. Yes, as long as it follows our terms of service and Acceptable Use Policy. Please note that your plan does not include a built-in feature for creating a guest network.I just signed up. What happens next?
Are there any data caps on my Internet connection?
What payment options do I have?
Can I use my own router?
Can I set up a guest or public Wi-Fi network?
What is my registration fee for?
The registration is our way to confirm that someone wants our service after we build our network in their neighborhood. We need enough community interest before we can commit to building out a particular area. Tachus typically opens an area for registration for 90 days. If the goal is not met, Tachus refunds any registration deposits that might have been collected during the registration phase. If the goal is met, your $20 will be credited back on your first bill and also waives your $100 installation fee. Once the goal is met in an area the registration fee is no longer refundable. Registrations are not transferable between people or address’.
What happens to my registration fee if I cancel my sign-up?
If an area is open for registration, a registration fee is required to sign up for Tachus Fiber Internet.
Registration fees are fully refundable under the following circumstances:
- Your address does not qualify for the Services.
- Your address qualifies for the Services and we do not connect your address to the Tachus network.
- You cancel your registration before we reach the goal needed to bring service to your community.
My neighborhood is at 100%. Why is it still open for registration? Are you going to build our neighborhood?
Each neighborhood is located within a larger service area. Although your neighborhood is at 100%, we must reach 100% of the larger service area before the registration period ends to build your neighborhood. Once the goal is reached in your immediate area, you will receive a notification.
What can I do to help get more sign ups or requests?
We appreciate you wanting to help. One of the most effective ways that we have found is to talk to your POA or HOA if your neighborhood has one. Also spreading the word on social media sites like nextdoor or your neighborhood facebook page is helpful in reaching a large group at once.
If you are not an employee of Tachus please be respectful of advertising or marketing our services. While we appreciate the community enthusiasm we’ve received, please feel free to refer people to a Tachus employee for information by calling us or reaching out to us at support@tachus.com
My address is not found on your website. What should I do?
Please double check to make sure you’ve selected the correct street name, apartment number and ZIP code from the Request Service area on our website HERE. If you still cannot find it, you can email us your address at sales@tachus.com or give us a call at 800.738.TACHUS so we can make sure that we didn’t miss your area.
Is the sign-up process different if I live in an apartment or condo?
Once we have an agreement with your property manager the registration process will begin. If we meet 100% of the Sign Up Goal, we will begin the installation process.
I have a landlord, how does the sign-up process work for me?
It’s possible your landlord or property manager might need to sign an agreement with Tachus before we can bring you service.
Will I be able to change my Internet plan at any time?
Yes, you can change your plan at any time. Simply us a call at 800-738-8224 (TACHUS) or email us sales@tachus.com and let us know that you would like to change plans.
Sign in to manage your Tachus Fiber Internet HERE with the email address and password associated with your Tachus Fiber account. You can use any email address you’d like. We suggest using an email address you regularly check since you will receive all important communications at the email address tied to your Tachus Fiber Internet account. Whatever email address you choose to sign up will become your username for the life of your Tachus account. Helpful tip: Make sure you don’t use an email address that could be canceled if you switch service providers. To pay your bill, we accept credit and debit cards with a Visa®, American Express®, Discover®, or MasterCard® logo, or automatic bank account withdrawal. We do not accept cash or checks. Yes, the credit card or bank account that you used when you signed up for Tachus Fiber Internet service will be automatically billed on the first of each month for that month. You may update or change your payment method at any time by signing into your account HERE. This depends on which Tachus Fiber package you choose. When you sign-up for your plan, you’ll be able to see a full summary of your costs. These plans are subject to taxes and fees, which will vary based on your state and county. Tachus only charges state and federally required taxes and fees. The applicable taxes are dependent on your local and state sales tax, as well as the Fiber service plan you selected. The exact amount will be listed on your monthly bill and is available for you to view at any time by signing into your account. Tachus only collects local, state and federally required taxes and Tachus is FEE FREE! No. You will not receive a paper bill. You will receive an electronic copy of your billing statement each month. This will be sent to the email address that you used to signup for Tachus Fiber Internet service. Please email us at support@tachus.com to request changes to your service plan. All downgrades must be received by emailing support@tachus.com before the 20th of each month. Billing credits or refunds will not be given for changes in services. Your new billing rate will start at the 1st of the following month. To cancel, please contact customer support by email or phone. You can reach us by phone at 800.738.TACHUS. You will need to return your fiber modem at the time of cancellation. How do I sign in to manage my account?
What email address should I use to sign up for Tachus Fiber Internet?
What payment options do I have?
Will the monthly charges be billed to the credit card I used to sign up?
How much will my total bill be?
How much are the “applicable taxes & fees?”
Will I receive a paper billing statement?
How do I change my plan?
I already have Tachus Fiber installed. How do I cancel?
A lot of the network we build is placed within areas called easements or rights of way, which are often adjacent to or across private property. We work with the appropriate local authorities to obtain the rights to utilize these locations, just like other service providers (such as water and electricity). Easements and rights of way are certain rights to access and use public and private property. Some state and local laws authorize utilities and other service providers, like Tachus Fiber Internet, to use rights of way and easements. In order to bring Tachus Fiber Internet to a new area, a whole lot of heavy lifting has to happen. Our carefully-crafted design plans require infrastructure to be built in the entire community, which sometimes requires us to access rights of way or easements that could fall next to or across your property. We don’t have a specific timeframe to share, because the amount of time it will take to bring fiber to a particular area varies greatly, based on the size of the area, how we’re going to be bringing fiber there (aerial versus underground) and even the local soil type. Sometimes the timeline can also be a bit longer due to unforeseen issues (weather, access, equipment issues, etc.). However, we’re constantly striving to build more efficiently and quickly and hope to complete construction as soon as possible. Tachus Fiber is building an entirely new network to bring high-speed Internet and crystal-clear television to your community. Because we are a new provider, we have to install brand new, state-of-the-art fiber optic infrastructure. We know that construction can sometimes look very messy, but chances are the construction crews haven’t yet finished building in your neighborhood. Once construction is completed for your entire neighborhood, crews will come back through to restore your property to city or county standards or requirements. If construction work has been completed in your area and you notice that your property has yet to be restored, please give us a call at 800.738.TACHUS or email construction@tachus.com. Unfortunately, we are unable to move or to care for plants that are in an area where we need to build. Before construction crews come into your neighborhood to build our network, however, we will be sure to leave door hangers so that you have time to move your plants into a safe spot. Building a network is a lot of work, so you may see or hear construction crews working on weekends. Different ordinances and permitting requirements apply to different neighborhoods, so our ability to work in some areas on weekends is based on those regulations. If you have any concerns whatsoever during the construction process, please send a photo of the damage, your address and a good call back number to construction@tachus.com and someone will be out shortly to assess the damage and construct a plan to resolve the issue as soon as possible. If you haven’t done so already, you should contact your power/water provider first to make sure your outage is addressed quickly. Please also give our construction support team a call at 800.738.TACHUS or email them at construction@tachus.com.Why are you in my yard without permission?
What are easements and rights of way?
I didn’t sign up for Fiber – why are you on/near my property?
How long will you be constructing in my neighborhood/city?
Why do you have so much construction in the first place?
My yard is torn up after you constructed in my area – when will you fix it?
Will you move my flowers/potted plants/etc before you build in my yard?
Do you do construction on the weekends?
How can I talk to someone about issues related to the construction process?
I think my power/water went out because of work you guys did. What can I do?
If you cancel service, please return your equipment to our mailing address or call us to schedule a time for us to pick it up. If we fail to receive any equipment back your account will be charged for all non-returned equipment. If you have any additional questions, please give us a call at 800.738.TACHUS. You may cancel your Tachus Fiber Broadband Internet service at any time. If your plan included a construction or installation fee at the time of sign-up, and you’ve canceled service before that fee was paid or waived, or service has been installed less than 90 days, please note that you may be required to pay the outstanding balance as of the date of such cancellation. In addition, we do not prorate your bill each month. Your Internet service will remain active until the end of the month in which you canceled service. If you cancel service, please leave the Tachus fiber-optic line in place and return your equipment to our mailing address or call us to schedule a time for us to pick it up. If you have any additional questions, please give us a call: 832.791.1100 Tachus Fiber Internet owns and supports the modem or router provided by Tachus. If you purchase a WiFi access point from us, you own it. If the Tachus Fiber Internet router breaks, we will replace it at no charge. If you have any additional questions, please give us a call: 800.738.TACHUS. Tachus will not share personal information with companies, organizations and individuals outside of Tachus. At Tachus, one of our goals is to provide users with the strongest security, privacy policies and tools in the world. We do not store any credit card or bank information on any of our systems. At Tachus, we know that part of keeping your data safe is making sure it is always available to you when you want it. We work hard to make Tachus the best service you can rely on, with security and privacy features that are on 24-7 and working for you. Our Terms of Service prohibit running a server for commercial purposes. However, personal, non-commercial usage of servers that complies with our acceptable and use policy is acceptable, including using virtual private networks (VPN) to access services in your home, and using hardware or applications that include server capabilities for uses like multi-player gaming, video-conferencing, and home security.What do I do with my equipment if I cancel service?
What happens if I want to cancel my Tachus Fiber Broadband Internet service?
How long will you support the equipment provided by Tachus Fiber Broadband Internet? What should I do if it breaks?
Does Tachus Fiber Broadband share my personal information with third-parties?
What does Tachus do to protect my information and keep it safe?
Can I run a server from my home?