Fidium Fiber expansion underway in Ossipee
Construction has begun to expand Fidium Fiber to Ossipee, Center Ossipee, Freedom, Effingham and more area communities, connecting more than 9,000 homes and businesses to Fidium’s multi-gig speed, future-proof network
OSSIPEE, N.H. – Oct. 23, 2024 – Fidium Fiber is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Ossipee, Center Ossipee, Freedom and Effingham, as well as parts of Tamworth, Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 9,000 homes and businesses in the communities.
“We in the Ossipee area are beyond excited to welcome fiber internet,” said Matt Sawyer Jr., town administrator for the Town of Ossipee. “Although we love our area and live here for good reason, one of the challenges has been connectivity. Knowing that the entire footprint will have access to affordable, high-speed internet changes the game. We are thrilled for the residents of this beautiful but previously underserved area.”
Fiber broadband is rated as the best internet service delivery method among 63% of U.S. consumers, featuring faster upload and download speeds compared to other connection types. For rural communities in particular, fiber drives economic growth, leading to 44% higher GDP and 18% higher per capita income. Fidium’s expansion of its all fiber, future-proof network brings these opportunities and all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection to Ossipee.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring Fidium Fiber to the Ossipee area, and we appreciate the community’s patience while we build this new fiber infrastructure”, said Jeffrey McIver, senior government relations manager for Consolidated Communications. “We have seen how fiber has transformed communities, connecting residents and businesses to opportunities not previously accessible. Over the next several months, we will be working to expand our multi-gig speed all-fiber network and upgrade locations to access our future-proof fiber internet.”
Today, more than 250,000 New Hampshire homes and businesses have access to Fidium, with the Ossipee area to be connected soon. Fiber infrastructure construction is now underway with exact start dates varying by location. To check your address for service availability, visit FidiumFiber.com.
The work of installing new fiber optic lines along roads and in public utility areas requires some digging and climbing of utility poles. Crews will be working along the edge of private property within the public right-of-way and/or public utility easements. This work may require some temporary traffic detours, noise and dust. Paint markings and/or flags may be placed in areas where construction is active. Flags will be removed once work is complete in the area. Crews will work quickly, clean up after themselves and will aim to minimize any disruption.
More information on the fiber build progress will be shared with town and city officials, as well as residents. Mailers, door hangers and construction alerts will be distributed to keep the public informed, and Fidium representatives will be visiting neighborhoods to share more about what to expect during construction, and how to sign up to be the first notified as soon as service is ready to install.
To learn more about the fiber internet construction process and sign up for updates on our progress, visit FidiumFiber.com/Expanding. Residents with specific construction questions or concerns should contact 1.877.769.4771.
About Fidium Fiber
Fidium Fiber 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. (NASDAQ: CNSL). 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.