Fidium Fiber expansion underway in Westbrook
Construction underway in Westbrook and Gorham as Fidium Fiber expands multi-gig service to serve more than 8,700 homes and businesses in community
WESTBROOK, Maine – Oct. 8, 2024 – Fidium Fiber is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Westbrook and Gorham, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 8,700 homes and businesses in the communities.
Fiber broadband is considered the best internet service delivery method among 63 percent of U.S. consumers, featuring faster upload and download speeds compared to other connection types. With the expansion of Fidium’s future-proof all-fiber network, residents and businesses will soon have access to symmetrical multi-gig speed internet and the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring Fidium Fiber to Westbrook and Gorham, and we appreciate the community’s patience while we build this new fiber infrastructure”, said Sarah Davis, vice president of market development 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.”
WHEN: Fiber infrastructure construction is now underway with exact start dates varying by location. To check your address for service availability, visit FidiumFiber.com.
WHAT: 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.