All new fiber internet now available in Bingham and The Forks, as Fidium Fiber connects Somerset County communities to the future

Monday, October 14, 2024

More than 1,600 homes and businesses in Bingham and The Forks can now access Fidium's all-fiber network

BINGHAM, Maine — Oct. 14, 2024 — Fidium Fiber has expanded its multi-gig speed internet service to Bingham and The Forks, Maine, making its future-proof fiber network available to more than 1,600 homes and businesses in the Somerset County communities.

"We're elated to see Fidium's investment into the northern parts of Somerset County," said Christian Savage, executive director of Somerset Economic Development Corporation. "This rural area has been a focal point of ours for years now, trying to bring world class connectivity to residents and businesses, and Fidium's fiber to the home build will do just that. This expansion now offers the area reliable and affordable fiber service for students, towns, businesses and their customers, remote work potential, and personal use. This has been a heavy lift but with collaboration from local, county, state and private investment all working together, great things can happen! We thank Fidium and Maine Connectivity Authority for their investment into our communities and look forward to continuing our connectivity goals in Somerset County."

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 network brings these opportunities and all the benefits that come with access to fiber broadband connection to Bingham and The Forks.

"In expanding fiber access, we are proud to help build the future in Bingham and The Forks," said Sarah Davis, vice president of market development for Consolidated Communications. "Fiber brings tremendous benefits and transforms how we connect to one another, especially in rural communities. Better internet provides communities with increased access to educational, economic, healthcare and entertainment opportunities and options. We are excited to bring the benefits of Fidium Fiber to these and more communities across Maine."

Today, more than 270,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, including in Skowhegan, Madison and Pittsfield. Additional availability is coming soon across the state, including in Fairfield, Newport and Dexter. Residents and businesses can learn more and get updates about future service availability at Fidium Fiber.

Fidium Fiber 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 Fiber also offers VoIP phone service plans, and features speeds that allow customers to seamlessly stream their preferred TV and entertainment. FIdium recently earned the CNET Best of 2024 recognition for fiber providers.

For small businesses and entrepreneurs, Fidium@Work delivers the same reliability and flexibility with multi-gig speeds and additional robust business features to help businesses stay connected.

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 and sign up for Fidium today, visit Fidium Fiber. Follow Fidium at Facebook.com/FidiumFiber, Twitter.com/FidiumFiber, Instagram.com/FidiumFiber and YouTube.com/FidiumFiber.

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 Fidium Fiber.