The Southern Vermont CUD (SoVT CUD) celebrated the region's future during a ribbon cutting, announcing the region as Gig Community.

Fidium Fiber's multi-gig speed internet service is now available to even more homes and businesses in the Illinois communities of Arcola, Litchfield and Shelbyville.

Nicollet's residents and businesses can now access multi-gig internet speeds from Fidium, the new fiber internet service from Consolidated Communications, and all the economic, educational, employment and entertainment benefits that go along with it.

"Fidium is bringing the best internet experience to Mainers, and I'm excited for the Ellsworth community," said Sarah Davis, vice president of government affairs for Consolidated. "Better access to reliable, high-speed internet is a game changer, opening doors to new opportunities for residents of all ages."

More than 14,000 additional homes and small businesses in southern Vermont, including those in SoVT CUD, will gain access to Fidium's symmetrical multi-gig speeds and exceptional service through this expansion.

More than 16,000 homes and small businesses in the Farmington-area and Blue Hill Peninsula region can now order symmetrical, multi-gigabit fiber internet from Fidium Fiber.