Fidium Fiber brings future-proof connectivity to Oakland

More than 4,000 homes and businesses in Oakland community can now access Fidium's all-fiber network

OAKLAND, Maine - Oct. 30, 2024 - Fidium Fiber has expanded its symmetrical, multi-gig speed internet service to Oakland, as well as parts of Belgrade and Sidney, Maine, making its future-proof fiber network available to more than 4,000 homes and businesses in the community.

"I am happy that the citizens of Oakland have another option for fast internet service," said Kelly Pinney-Michaud, town manager for the Town of Oakland. "This will help the remote workers, telehealth medicine needed and remote learning for our students."

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's expansion of its all-fiber network brings these opportunities and all the benefits that come with access to fiber broadband connection to these communities.

"For rural communities, fiber transforms how we connect with one another, increasing access to educational, economic, healthcare and entertainment opportunities and options," said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium Fiber. "We are proud to help build the future in Oakland, lighting up these and more communities in Maine and connecting them to the benefits of Fidium Fiber."

Today, more than 270,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, including Oakland, with more availability coming soon across the state, including in Fairfield. Residents and businesses may learn more and sign up for updates about future service availability at FidiumFiber.com.

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 was named in the Top 10 providers for Real-World Speeds by BroadbandNow and 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 FidiumFiber.com. 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 fromConsolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. 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 atFidiumFiber.com.