Legacy networks still function. That’s exactly the problem. The move toward fiber-first infrastructure is already underway and accelerating. Still, some assume that because legacy networks continue to function, there is no urgency to move away from them. From an operator’s perspective, that assumption is getting harder to defend.

The move toward fiber-first infrastructure is already underway and accelerating. Still, some assume that because legacy networks continue to function, there is no urgency to move away from them. From an operator’s perspective, that assumption is getting harder to defend.

Across America, affordable and reliable internet connectivity has become as essential as roads, bridges and power lines. Fidium is leading the way in the country's digital transformation, investing in expanding fiber infrastructure and connectivity. 

When planning home renovations, most homeowners focus on kitchens, bathrooms, decks, and curb appeal. But there's one critical infrastructure upgrade that's quietly becoming as important as a new roof or updated electrical system: high-speed fiber internet.

Fidium has been named Best Internet Provider in the inaugural Best of Biddeford + Saco Awards presented by the Portland Press Herald, Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Heart of Biddeford and Saco Main Street. 

Broadband Communities has officially revealed the finalists for the 2026 Broadband Communities Awards, and Fidium was selected as a finalist for Broadband Project of the Year and the Rural Connectivity Award.