Belfast gets new future-proof connectivity from Fidium

Fidium’s expansion brings all-fiber network access to more than 5,700 homes and businesses in the Belfast-area

BELFAST, Maine — Feb. 26, 2025 — Fidium, has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to the Belfast-area. Construction began in November and thousands of residents now have access to Fidium’s future-proof connectivity. Once network upgrades are finalized later this spring, more than 5,700 homes and businesses in Belfast and parts of Northport and Swanville will have access to the best internet in Maine, thanks to Fidium.

“We are excited to welcome Fidium to the City of Belfast,” said Mary Mortier, city councilor and broadband committee member for the City of Belfast. “We have been committed to finding a solid pathway for the residents and businesses to access dependable, competitive, symmetrical high-speed fiber broadband connectivity. Fidium has covered our community over the last four months, running fiber East to West, and North to South. They made a commitment to the council in the fall, to start connecting interested new customers with fiber-to-the-premises in February and going live by March. They are doing just that. As a thriving small city, our economic development and future success depend on this absolutely needed infrastructure, whether you’re a business, entrepreneur or resident. Our community now has the opportunity to fully engage in the modern world with faster, equal upload and download speeds, flexibility, budget-friendly, customizable, reliable, no-contract internet service.”

Fidium’s expansion of its all fiber, future-proof network brings all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection. Fiber broadband drives economic growth, in particular for rural communities, increasing business growth by 213% and leading to 44% higher GDP. For individuals, fiber access results in self-employment growth of 10% and increased per capita income by 18%. Fiber also increases real estate values, as single-family homes with fiber access have a 4.9% higher value than those without.

“I have seen firsthand the cost of not having this resource available to students, families, and businesses in our community,” said Erin Herbig, city manager for the City of Belfast. “Our small businesses have been limited in a changing economy because poor connections limited their access to new markets – or there was no access at all. Increasing internet access has been a priority of the City of Belfast for a number of years. We are grateful to Fidium for their work on this important fiber project that will positively impact the future of both businesses and families in Belfast.”

Fidium delivers multi-gig-speed internet without contracts, installation fees or data caps. All Fidium plans offer reliable, symmetrical speeds from 100 Mbps to 2 Gigs (2000 Mbps). Fidium also offers home phone service, and features speeds that allow customers to seamlessly stream their preferred TV and entertainment. Fidium has been named the best internet provider in Maine by CNET, and in the Top 10 providers for Real-World Speeds by BroadbandNow.

“Fiber transforms how we connect with one another, delivering superior speeds, low latency and high reliability,” said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium. “We are proud to expand Fidium’s future-proof network to Belfast, bringing turbocharged speeds and benefits that can go even further. Access to fiber improves educational outcomes, reduces healthcare costs, enhances economic opportunities, and much more. With Fidium’s new fiber network now in place, these communities are poised for a future powered by connectivity.”

Today, more than 294,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, including in Searsport, Ellsworth, Castine and Blue Hill. Further expansion is coming soon, with construction underway in Winterport, Lincoln County and more locations across the state. Residents and businesses may learn more and sign up for updates about future service availability at FidiumFiber.com.

Fidium representatives will be visiting the community soon, taking part in local events and sharing more information about service options and availability. To learn more or to sign up for Fidium today, visit FidiumFiber.com.  

 

About Fidium 
Fidium is a customer-centered, consumer fiber broadband service offering symmetrical multi-gig speeds and exceptional service. Fidium is available in California, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont with new locations available daily. Fidium is a brand from Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. Consolidated is a leading broadband and business communications provider serving consumers, businesses, and wireless and wireline carriers across a 20-plus state service area. Learn more at FidiumFiber.com.