Fidium brings all-fiber access to Franconia and Lancaster, expanding connection for White Mountains region

Monday, April 28, 2025

More than 3,000 homes and businesses can access symmetrical speeds from Fidium, offering new opportunities for entertainment, economic development, and more, with plans as low as $30

FRANCONIA, N.H. — April 28, 2025 — Fidium has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to more than 3,000 homes and businesses in Franconia and Lancaster.

"High-speed internet has come to Franconia!" said Eric Meth, selectman for the Town of Franconia. "Thanks to the efforts of our Franconia Broadband Committee, Carol Miller of National Collaborative for Digital Equity, and Fidium, full connectivity is a reality for our community. Fidium enables our increasingly diverse population to access remote schooling, commerce, telehealth, and business opportunities, including those previously unserved and underserved. Reliable and affordable high-speed internet connectivity brings these benefits to Franconia, while maintaining our small-town charm and intimacy in the heart of the White Mountains."

Fidium's expansion, which began in December, brings all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection to these communities.

"Bringing Fidium to Franconia and Lancaster is an investment in the future, providing this and future generations with connectivity that will serve them for years to come," said Jeffrey McIver, senior government relations manager for Fidium. "Access to fiber's turbocharged gig speeds transforms communities, connecting residents and businesses to all the benefits that come with access to the best broadband technology, such as improved educational outcomes, reduced health costs and enhanced economic opportunities."

Today, more than 276,000 New Hampshire homes and businesses have access to Fidium, including Berlin, Bethlehem, Jefferson, Littleton, Northumberland, Stark and Whitefield, with more communities to be connected soon across the state. Residents and businesses may learn more and sign up for updates about future service availability at Fidium Fiber.

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 resulted 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.

Fidium delivers multi-gig-speed internet without contracts, installation fees or data caps, starting at $30 per month. 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 earned the CNET Best of 2024 recognition for fiber providers.

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 Fidium Fiber.

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, 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.