With Fidium’s future-proof fiber network, Winterport gains increased connectivity and opportunity
All-fiber, symmetrical speed network from Fidium offers new options for entertainment, economic development, remote learning, telehealth and more, with plans as low as $30
WINTERPORT, Maine — May 29, 2025 — Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Winterport, bringing its future-proof fiber network to more than 2,200 homes and businesses. Fidium’s expansion of its all-fiber network, which began in February, brings all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection to Winterport.
“No matter where you live, access to a reliable fiber internet connection is crucial in today’s world,” said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium. “We are proud to expand Fidium’s future-proof fiber network to Winterport, bringing turbocharged speeds and benefits that can enhance life for families, businesses and the community. From being able to work from home and stream your favorite entertainment, to businesses able to expand and explore new opportunities, access to fiber is a game changer. With Fidium’s new fiber network now in place, Winterport is poised for a future powered by connectivity.”
Today, more than 360,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, with more availability coming soon locally and across the state. More than 47,000 Bangor-area homes and businesses will have access by year’s end, with Fidium available now in Bangor, Brewer and Winterport, and fiber expansion in Bucksport, Orland, Old Town and Orono to be completed later this year. Residents and businesses may learn more and sign up for updates about future service availability at FidiumFiber.com.
Fidium’s expansion upgrades connectivity for Winterport, offering benefits that come with fiber broadband access, including improved educational outcomes, reduced healthcare costs and enhanced economic opportunities.
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 has been named in the Top 10 providers for Real-World Speeds by BroadbandNow and earned the CNET Best of 2024 recognition for fiber providers.
Fidium representatives will be visiting the community in the coming weeks, 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 FidiumFiber.com.
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 FidiumFiber.com.